pygeoun

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

    Borrowed from Middle French pigeon, from Old French pyjon, from Latin pīpiōnem, accusative of pīpiō.

    Pronunciation

    • IPA(key): /piˈd͡ʒuːn/, /ˈpi.d͡ʒun/

    Noun

    pygeoun

    1. A dove or pigeon, especially if young or when cooked.

    Descendants

    • English: pigeon
    • Scots: pigeon

    References