pigeon
noun/ˈpɪdʒən/
Frequency rank: #6,761 most common English word
Meaning
A plump bird with a small head and cooing call, commonly found in cities.
Example sentence
Every morning, commuters scatter breadcrumbs to feed the pigeon that gather near the fountain.
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