Meaning of the word turkey in English

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turkey

US /ˈtɝː.ki/
UK /ˈtɝː.ki/
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Noun

1.

a large North American bird with a fan-shaped tail and a wattle under the chin, domesticated and bred for food.

Example:
We had roasted turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.
The wild turkey is native to North America.
2.

a foolish or inept person

Example:
He made a complete turkey of himself during the presentation.
Don't be such a turkey and listen to my advice.
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