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pigeon [ˈpɪʤən] N

2. pigeon inf (responsibility):

it's not my pigeon
to nie moja działka f [lub sprawa f ]

carrier pigeon N

clay pigeon N

homing pigeon N

pigeon fancier N Brit

pigeon-toed ADJ

stool pigeon N AM pej inf

Usage examples with pigeons

to put the cat among the pigeons
włożyć kij w mrowisko

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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But unfortunately there were one or two areas where the hawks didn't deter the pigeons, so it was deemed necessary to take a harder approach.
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Although designed for transporting racing pigeons to release locations, with very little modification they could also carry mail or other freight.
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There are several species of wild birds including pigeons, hawks, mockingbirds and hummingbird.
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It is believed that the large congregations of pigeons were based on the anti-predator benefits of very large numbers.
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In comparison, there are now around 10.8 million common pigeons on the continent today.
www.vox.com
Some diseases that are thought to be caused by pigeons dropping are histoplasmosis, cryptococcosis, and psittacosis.
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They are mainly filter-feeders, but also consider pigeons to be a particular delicacy, partially out of spite for the birds.
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Pigeons, it seemed, were friendly, happy, curious, helpmates and companions.
www.theartsdesk.com
The letter left her feeling like the cat's pyjamas but her housemates are more worried it may put the cat among the pigeons.
www.stuff.co.nz
Oh, and later on clay pigeons, but they aren't as cute.
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