wigeon

Anas penelope

Meaning

Noun

Any of three freshwater dabbling ducks.
A fool.

Origin

Early 16th century. Probably from Middle French vigeon, from Old French vigeon, vingeon, from Old French vignier ("to whine or shout") + -on.

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