turkey

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Turkeys

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From "Turkey traders", who imported guinea fowl into Europe in the 16th century. Meleagris ocellata were thought to resemble guinea fowl.

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turkey (plural turkeys)

  1. Either of two species of bird in the genus Meleagris with fan-shaped tails and wattled necks.
  2. (colloquial) A failure.
    That film was a turkey.
  3. (slang, usually mildly derogatory) A foolish or inept person.
    The turkey cut in front of me and then berated me for running into him.
  4. (bowling) The act of throwing three strikes in a row.

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