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| tur·key [ túrkee ] (plural tur·keys) |
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1. large N American bird: a large bird with a bare wattled head and neck and brownish feathers.meat. Native to: North America. Latin name Meleagris gallopavo.
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2. turkey meat: the meat of the turkey used for food
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3. large Central American bird: a large bird similar to the North American turkey. Native to: Central America. Latin name Agriocharis ocellata.
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4. failure: something that fails or flops, especially a bad play or movie
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slang
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5. U.S. offensive term: an offensive term that deliberately insults somebody regarded as unintelligent, incompetent, or socially inept
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slang
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6. three consecutive bowling strikes: in bowling, three strikes in a row
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informal
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| [Mid-16th century. < the N American bird's resemblance to the guinea fowl, imported through Turkish territory] |
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talk turkey to talk honestly and bluntly (informal)
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