pigeondom

noun

pi·​geon·​dom

plural -s

: the world of pigeons or of pigeon fanciers

prominently associated with pigeons and pigeondom ever since it became a hobby

—American Pigeon Journal

Word History

Etymology

pigeon entry 1 + -dom

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