Turkey

Wild Turkey, Meleagris gallopavo

tur key (tur kee) n. 1. a country of southwest Asia and southeast Europe between the Mediterranean and the Black Sea. 2. a large North American bird with brownish plumage and a bare wattled head and neck. 3. a person considered inept or undesirable. 4. a failure, especially a failed theatrical production or movie. 5. three consecutive strikes in bowling.