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Webster 1913 Edition


Gyro-pigeon

Gy′ro-piˊgeon

(jī′rō̍-pĭjˊŭn)
,
Noun.
[L.
gyrare
to revolve + E.
pigeon
.]
A flying object simulating a pigeon in flight, when projected from a spring trap. It is used as a flying target in shooting matches.
Knight.