Turkey

ter'kl, n. A large gallinaceous fowl, a native of Amer.: the flesh is valued for food. — Tur'key buzzard, n. A common Amer. species of carrion-eating vulture, having a distant resemblance to a turkey. — Tur'cism, -sizm, n. The character, belief, religion, manners, etc., of the Turks. — Turkois', -quois', -koiz' or-kez', n. A precious stone from the mountains of Persia, of a peculiar bluish-green color: it takes a high polish, and is used in jewelry.