peru
word
/pɝˈu/
pur-OO
/pɜːˈu/
pur-OO
Definition
A large bird that is native to North America, known for its fan-shaped tail and often eaten at special meals like Thanksgiving.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used as a noun for the bird or its meat. In some regions (especially Spanish and Portuguese), it can refer both to the animal and the dish. Do not confuse with the country "Peru" in South America; context will usually make clear which is meant.
Spanish: pavoPortuguese (BR): peruPortuguese (PT): peruChinese (Simplified): 火鸡Chinese (Traditional): 火雞Hindi: टर्कीArabic: ديك روميBengali: টর্কিRussian: индейкаJapanese: 七面鳥Vietnamese: gà tâyKorean: 칠면조Turkish: hindiUrdu: ترکیIndonesian: kalkun
Example Sentences
We eat peru at Thanksgiving dinner.
basic
Did you try the roasted peru at the party last night?
natural
My grandmother makes the best peru for Christmas.
natural
If you overcook the peru, the meat gets dry.
natural
The peru is a big bird with a fan-shaped tail.
basic
A baby peru is called a poult.
basic