turkey

US /ˈtɝː.ki/

UK /ˈtɝː.ki/

kalkoen

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

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We had roasted turkey for Thanksgiving dinner.

We hadden gebraden kalkoen voor het Thanksgiving-diner.

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The wild turkey is native to North America.

De wilde kalkoen is inheems in Noord-Amerika.

idioot, domoor

a foolish or inept person

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He made a complete turkey of himself during the presentation.

Hij maakte zichzelf een complete idioot tijdens de presentatie.

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Don't be such a turkey and listen to my advice.

Wees niet zo'n domoor en luister naar mijn advies.