definition of the word Turkey

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From French Turquie, Medieval Latin Turquia, from Turcus (“‘Turk’”), from Byzantine Ancient Greek Τοῦρκος, from Persian and Arabic ترك, a national name of uncertain origin.

• enPR: tûr'kē, IPA: /ˈtʌɽkɪj/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(r)ki

Turkey

1. Country at the intersection of Europe and Asia on the Mediterranean. Official name: Republic of Turkey.

• turkey (a large bird)

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