Truthenne

German

Etymology

From trut + Henne (“hen, female chicken”), after older Truthahn; see there.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈtʁuːtˌhɛnə/

Noun

Truthenne f (genitive Truthenne, plural Truthennen, male Truthahn)

1. (specialist or regional) female turkey

Usage notes

• See Truthahn for notes on the use of the different synonyms and gender forms.

Synonyms

• Pute
• Puthenne