wigeon
noun/ˈwɪdʒən/ · /ˈwɪdʒɪn/
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”).
1
Any of three freshwater dabbling ducks.
2
Dated A fool.
- Derived terms
- American wigeon Mareca americana, Chiloe wigeon Mareca sibilatrix, Eurasian wigeon Mareca penelope, southern wigeon