gingeon

gingeon
gingeon [ʒɛ̃ʒɔ̃] n. m.
ÉTYM. 1803, Boiste; vigeon, 1667; du lat. vipio, -onis « grue (oiseau) ».
Régional. Canard sauvage.

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