carrier pigeon |
a pigeon trained to return to its home base, esp. one used to carry messages from outposts; homing pigeon. [2 definitions] |
clay pigeon |
a clay disk used as a target in trapshooting. |
homing pigeon |
a kind of pigeon that is trained to return to its home roost, and that can deliver messages over long distances. |
passenger pigeon |
a formerly common variety of North American pigeon, which has been extinct since the early twentieth century. |
pigeon breast |
a deformity of the human chest occurring as a result of certain diseases, such as rickets, that is characterized by a sharply protruding breastbone. |
pigeon drop |
a swindle wherein a person gives over personal money in response to a fraudulent promise that such funds will bring large returns or profit. |
pigeon hawk |
a small falcon that is closely related to the European merlin. |
pigeon pea |
a kind of tropical pea plant that bears vivid yellow flowers. [2 definitions] |
pigeon-hearted |
lacking boldness or courage; shy or meek. |
pigeon-toed |
having toes or feet pointing inward instead of straight ahead. |
stool pigeon |
pigeon set out as a decoy. [2 definitions] |