turkey
UK: ˈtɜːki | US: ˈtɜːrki
n. 1. A large bird native to North America, domesticated for its meat.
n. 2. The meat of the turkey, commonly eaten during festive occasions.
n. 3. (Slang) A foolish or inept person.
The word "turkey" has a fascinating but mistaken origin. When European explorers first encountered the bird in the Americas, they confused it with the guinea fowl, which was imported to Europe via Turkish merchants. Thus, the bird was named after Turkey (the country), even though it is native to the Americas. Over time, the name stuck, and "turkey" became the standard term for the bird. The suffix "-ey" is a common English noun ending, though its role here is more historical than morphological.
We roasted a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
Turkey is a popular choice for Christmas meals in many countries.
Don’t be such a turkey—think before you act!
Wild turkeys are often seen in rural areas of North America.
She prepared a delicious turkey sandwich for lunch.