turken

noun

tur·​ken

ˈtərkən

variants or less commonly turkhen

-kˌhen

plural -s

: a type of chicken sometimes held to constitute a separate breed and distinguished by a rough red unfeathered neck

also : one of these birds often erroneously reported to be a hybrid between turkey and chicken

Word History

Etymology

turken blend of turkey and chicken; turkhen from turkey + hen

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