English Explanatory Dictionary

wigeon

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of three freshwater dabbling ducks.
  2. A fool.

Pronunciation

/ˈwɪdʒən/ /ˈwɪdʒɪn/ En-us-wigeon.ogg

Word forms

wigeon wigeons widgeon

Etymology

Early 16th century. Probably from Middle French vigeon, from Old French vigeon, vingeon (“wigeon”), from Old French vignier (“to whine or shout”) + -on (“noun suffix”).

Derived words

American wigeon Mareca americana Chiloe wigeon Mareca sibilatrix Eurasian wigeon Mareca penelope southern wigeon
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