noun
turkey
TUR-kee/ˈtɜːrki/
A large game bird raised for meat.
The turkey stands with its broad tail fanned behind it.
Etymology
The name meaning 'land of the Turks' first labeled guinea fowl in English. It was transferred to the American bird, apparently through identification with guinea fowl and/or association with Ottoman trade routes.
In context
turkey meat doesn't have a whole lot of flavor like beef
More examples
- Wild turkeys cross the road near the woods.
- The farmer raises turkeys for their meat.
- She adds sliced turkey to her sandwich.
Forms
turkey · turkeys
Similar words
- gobbler
- Specifically a male turkey, rather than either sex or its meat.