pigˈeonhole noun

1. A compartment for storing and classifying papers, for leaving letters, etc
2. A compartment of the mind or memory
3. A niche for a pigeon's nest
4. A hole of similar appearance
5. (in pl) the stocks
6. (in pl) an old outdoor game like bagatelle

transitive verb

1. To put into a pigeonhole
2. To classify methodically, or too rigidly
3. To lay aside and delay action on, or treat with neglect
4. To furnish with or make into pigeonholes

pigˈeonholer noun

pigˈeon-house noun

A dovecot

pigˈeon-livˈered adjective

Mild

pigeon pair noun

Boy and girl twins or a boy and girl as sole children in a family

pigeon pea noun

Dal

pigˈeon-post noun

Transmission of letters by pigeons

pigˈeon's-blood noun

A dark red colour, ruby

pigeon's milk noun

1. Partly digested food regurgitated by pigeons to feed their young
2. An imaginary liquid for which children are sent, eg on 1 April

pigˈeon-toed adjective

1. Having the toes more or less turned inward
2. (of birds) having all toes at one level

pigˈeon-wing noun

A caper or leap in dancing

clay pigeon see under clay