turkeys

Meanings

• noun

  Large domesticated bird with a broad breast and fanned tail, usually killed for food during the Christian festival of Thanksgiving and for Christmas.

  - "We will have a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce."
  - "The turkey was the centerpiece of our holiday feast."

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Synonyms

flop

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with turkeys
nurseries , courages , furies

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Variants

List of all variants of turkeys that leads to same result
turkey , turkeys , cold turkey , cold turkeys , cold-turkey , cold-turkeyed , cold-turkeying , cold-turkeys , water turkey , water turkeys

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Etymology

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The word 'turkey' comes from the Old French term 'tergoue' or 'tergon', meaning 'large bird'. The name was applied to the wild birds of Turkey in the Middle Ages and later to the domesticated turkey.

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Trivia

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1. Turkeys are native to North and Central America.

2. The average weight of a Thanksgiving turkey is around 14 pounds.

3. Turkeys have excellent eyesight and can see in color.

4. Turkeys have been domesticated for over 2,000 years.

5. The largest turkey ever recorded weighed 46.5 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Thanksgiving: A traditional American and Canadian holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, where families gather to give thanks and share a meal, often featuring turkey.

2. Christmas: A worldwide religious and cultural holiday celebrated on December 25, commemorating the birth of Jesus Christ. Many people celebrate by preparing a festive meal, often featuring turkey.

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Culture

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Turkeys have been an essential part of American and Canadian culture for centuries, particularly during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays. They are often prepared with various seasonings and side dishes, such as gravy, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes.

How to Memorize "turkeys"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the word 'turkey', visualize a large bird with a broad breast and fanned tail.
   - Imagine a turkey in a Thanksgiving setting, surrounded by family and traditional dishes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'turkey' with the Thanksgiving holiday and the feeling of gathering with family and friends.
   - Think of the smell and taste of a roasted turkey when trying to remember the word.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tremendous, Unusual, Ridiculous, Yummy, Exciting, Killer' to remember the word 'turkey'.
   - Think of the phrase 'Thanksgiving Turkey' to help remember the word.

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