Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

antipigeon

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: an-tip-i-geon
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Opposing or countering pigeons.

Example Sentences

"Unexpectedly, however, parasite levels in birds treated with antipigeon hyperimmune plasma were higher than either of the other two groups."
"But somehow the word got around in pigeon circles that Benchley was antipigeon. They began pestering me."
"Their best and biggest hope came in the form of the antipigeon campaign."
"George was headed for some dangerous antipigeon spikes on top of a skyscraper."
"He spent weeks circulating antipigeon propaganda and dropping seed laced with spermicide through the local streets and parks."

Etymology

From anti- + pigeon.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: anti

Questions

What does antipigeon mean?: Opposing or countering pigeons.
Where does antipigeon come from?: From anti- + pigeon.

How to pronounce antipigeon

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