turkeys
word · lemma: turkey
Definition
Turkeys are large birds with brown feathers and a fan-shaped tail. They are native to North America and are commonly eaten at Thanksgiving.
Usage & Nuances
The plural 'turkeys' refers to more than one turkey (the bird). Used in food, farming, and sometimes as slang for foolish people (mostly US, informal). Often used in 'wild turkeys' for the untamed species.
Spanish: pavosPortuguese (BR): perusPortuguese (PT): perusChinese (Simplified): 火鸡Chinese (Traditional): 火雞Hindi: टर्की (पक्षी)Arabic: ديك روميBengali: টার্কি - টার্কি পাখিRussian: индейкиJapanese: 七面鳥Vietnamese: gà tâyKorean: 칠면조Turkish: hindiUrdu: ٹَرکیIndonesian: kalkun
Example Sentences
Turkeys live on the farm.
basic
There are three turkeys in the yard.
basic
Turkeys are big birds.
basic
We saw wild turkeys crossing the road this morning.
natural
My uncle raises turkeys on his farm.
natural
The turkeys made a lot of noise during the night.
natural