wigeon/ˈwɪdʒən/wigeon means any of three freshwater dabbling ducks. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.wigeon is pronounced /ˈwɪdʒən/.EtymologyEarly 16th century. Probably from Middle French vigeon, from Old French vigeon, vingeon (“wigeon”), from Old French vignier (“to whine or shout”) + -on (“noun suffix”).nounAny of three freshwater dabbling ducks.A fool.Down the rabbit holeEvery word is a door. Follow one.DerivedAmerican wigeon Mareca americanaChiloe wigeon Mareca sibilatrixEurasian wigeon Mareca penelopesouthern wigeonOften followed byanasgrassOften preceded byamericaneurasianeuropeanchiloemaleSound-alikeswidgeonNear rhymessmidgenpigeonreligionfreedom of religion