释义 |
pigeon pigeon /ˈpɪdʒ.ən/ noun  1 F0 [C or U] a large, usually grey bird that is often seen in towns sitting on buildings in large groups, and is sometimes eaten as food Thesaurus+: ↑Other wild birds , ↑Birds which live by or on inland water , ↑Birds of prey2 F0 [C] a pigeon kept as a pet in order to take part in flying competitions: » racing/homing pigeonsThesaurus+: ↑Birds commonly kept as pets |