wigeon

== English == === Alternative forms === 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”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈwɪdʒən/, /ˈwɪdʒɪn/ Rhymes: -ɪdʒən, -ɪdʒɪn === Noun === wigeon (plural wigeons) Any of three freshwater dabbling ducks. (dated) A fool. ==== Derived terms ==== American wigeon Mareca americana Chiloe wigeon Mareca sibilatrix Eurasian wigeon Mareca penelope southern wigeon ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === gownie