pigeoneer

noun

pi·​geon·​eer

¦pijə¦ni(ə)r

plural -s

1

: a person who cares for and manages pigeons

especially : one in military service who has charge of the breeding, training, housing, and care of homing pigeons

2

: one who kills or captures unwanted pigeons

Word History

Etymology

pigeon entry 1 + -eer

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