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Definition of turkey - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
birdlarge bird with fan-shaped tail
- The turkey strutted around the farm.
2.
meatflesh of this bird eaten as food
- We had turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
3.
- The play was a turkey and closed early.
4.
sportsRare US three strikes in a row in bowlingRare US
- He scored a turkey in the final frame.
5.
- He felt like a turkey after the presentation.
Images of turkey
large bird with fan-shaped tail 
flesh of this bird eaten as food
Expressions with turkey
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speak honestly, often to solve a problem or make a deal
Let's talk turkey and settle this issue.
method of quitting by abrupt cessation
Cold turkey is often difficult but effective.
easy victory in a competition
The game was a turkey shoot for the home team.
feeling of extreme tiredness after large meal
He blamed his turkey coma for not helping with the dishes.
suddenly stop a bad habit
He decided to go cold turkey on smoking.
start discussing serious business
Enough small talk—let's talk turkey about the budget cuts.
end an addiction abruptly without tapering off
She quit cold turkey and never looked back.
extremely full from eating too much food
After the feast, I felt stuffed like a turkey.
processed turkey meat shaped like ham
I made a sandwich with turkey ham.
the leg of a turkey used as food
She enjoyed a roasted turkey leg at the fair.
dish of turkey cooked in liquid
We enjoyed a warm turkey stew for dinner.
seasoned mixture used to fill a turkey
The turkey stuffing was made with bread, herbs, and spices.
the tail feathers of a turkey
The hunter admired the turkey tail after a successful hunt.
cut of meat from turkey
She roasted a turkey wing for dinner.
similar to turkey in taste or texture
The meat was turkey-like, tender and flavorful.
turkey not domesticated
Farmers sometimes spot a wild turkey near their fields.
bacon-like food made from smoked turkey meat
I made a sandwich with turkey bacon instead of pork bacon.
lower joint of a turkey's leg
She roasted a turkey drumstick for dinner.
drawing of a turkey using a hand outline
In art class, we made a hand turkey.
large bird that eats dead animals
The turkey buzzard soared high above the forest.
traditional American folk song
The band played Turkey in the Straw at the festival.
large American bird that eats dead animals
A turkey vulture soared above the field.
fun run or race held on Thanksgiving Day
Hundreds participated in the annual turkey trot to kick off the holiday festivities..
turkey served without additional flavoring or garnish
For Thanksgiving, they served plain turkey with no spices..
Origin of turkey
Turkish, Türkiye (land of Turks)
Terms with turkey included in their meaning
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city name
large city in Turkey
food
chicken or turkey used as food
traditional
sandwich with turkey bacon lettuce and tomato
food
pale-colored meat from poultry like chicken or turkey
regional government
province in northwest Turkey that includes its largest city sharing its name
food
drumstick from a chicken or turkey
turkey
make the characteristic sound of a turkey
food slogan
pork, promoted as an alternative to chicken or turkey
animal
male turkey often called a tom
culture
title of respect for a man in Turkey and some Muslim countries
geography
province located in southeastern Turkey
Alasehir
former name of Alasehir, a city in Turkey
admin region
province in Turkey surrounding the capital city
animal
sound made by a turkey
tobacco
designating aromatic tobacco from Turkey and the Balkans
geography
mountain range in southern Anatolia, Turkey
food
turkey commonly found in Canada and the US
Kayseri
former name of Kayseri in Turkey
animal
making a sound like a turkey
currency
historical gold coin from Italy or Turkey
geography
port city in southwestern Turkey
agriculture and industry
major agricultural and industrial center in Turkey
geography
city in Turkey known for kebabs
geography
former name of the city Edirne in Turkey
Examples of turkey in a sentence
The turkey's gobble echoed through the woods. The chef prepared a delicious turkey for the feast. They served turkey sandwiches at the picnic. The movie turned out to be a turkey, disappointing the audience. His latest book was a turkey, selling very few copies. She celebrated after hitting a turkey during the match.
Achieving a turkey boosted his confidence in the game. After the failed experiment, he was labeled a turkey. She felt like a turkey when her plan didn't work out.
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- French:dinde, viande de dinde, ...
- German:Truthahn, Truthahnfleisch, ...
- Italian:tacchino, fiasco, ...
- Spanish:pavo, carne de pavo, ...
- Portuguese:peru, carne de peru, ...
- Chinese:火鸡, 失败作品, ...
- Japanese:七面鳥, 失敗作, ...
- Arabic:دِيك رُومِي, إخفاق, ...
- Hebrew:הוֹדוּ, בָּשָׂר הוֹדּוּ, ...
- Russian:индейка, мясо индейки, ...
- Ukrainian:індик, провал, ...
- Hindi:टर्की, टर्की का मांस, ...
Definition of Turkey - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
geographycountry in Europe and Asia with Ankara as capital
- Turkey is known for its rich history.
2.
historical empireDated former empire in Europe, Asia, and AfricaDated
- The Ottoman Empire was once called Turkey.
Expressions with Turkey
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turkey not domesticated
Farmers sometimes spot a wild turkey near their fields.
Thanksgiving holiday in the United States
We always visit family on Turkey Day.
plant with small white or purple flowers
Turkey tangle fogfruit grows well in moist areas.
official name of Turkey
The Republic of Turkey was established in 1923.
tree native to Asia Minor and Europe
The Turkey oak is common in southern Europe.
heavy woven carpet from Turkey with intricate designs
The living room was adorned with a colorful Turkey carpet.
vibrant shade of red similar to the dye
The artist chose Turkey red for the sunset.
Origin of Turkey
Middle English, turkei (Turkey) + cok (cock)
Examples of Turkey in a sentence
Many tourists visit Turkey each year. In ancient maps, Turkey was marked as a vast empire. Historians often refer to the Ottoman Empire as Turkey.
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- French:Turquie, la Turquie, ...
- German:Türkei, ...
- Italian:Turchia, ...
- Spanish:Turquía, ...
- Portuguese:Turquia, ...
- Chinese:土耳其, ...
- Japanese:トルコ, ...
- Arabic:تُركيا, الدَّوْلَة العُثْمَانِيَّة, ...
- Hebrew:טוּרְקִיָּה, טוּרְקִיָּה, ...
- Russian:Турция, ...
- Ukrainian:Туреччина, ...
- Hindi:तुर्की, ...
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