Pigeon Or Pidgeon? - Spelling Which Is Correct How To Spell

pigeon

Correct spelling, explanation: pigeon comes from French pijon; there is no d sound in the middle; that’s why there is no such sound in pigeon. For the same reason, pidgeon is incorrect.

Definition of pigeon:noun, a doveThese pigeons are so annoying, they make so much noise.Look at this white pigeon, it’s so pretty.

pidgeon

Incorrect spelling, explanation: This form is incorrect because there is no reason to put d (pidgeon) in the middle of pigeon. The origins of the word are in Old French pijon, so pigeon is the correct form.

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1. Nice spelled.

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✓ Content verified by English professionalWritten by: Justyna ZarembaMaster of applied linguistics at Warsaw University. English teacher and interpreter. Interested in intentional bilingualism, teaching methodology, and sign languages. Cinephile, Warsaw lover, Italian language learner, a fan of hiking, and good people.Last updated: July 23, 2022Published on: October 26, 2016

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