turkey cock
Definition
- Noun:
- A male turkey: The term "turkey cock" specifically refers to an adult male turkey. It is the male counterpart to the female turkey (hen). Male turkeys are typically larger, more colorful, and have distinctive features like a prominent snood (fleshy growth over the beak) and a fan-like tail, especially when displaying.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The farmer pointed out the large turkey cock strutting in the yard.
- During the mating season, the turkey cock puffed out its feathers to attract hens.
Advanced Usage
- The term "turkey cock" is a traditional and somewhat dated compound noun. In modern ornithology and farming, the more common term is simply "tom" or "tom turkey".
- The flock consisted of several hens and one dominant tom.
Variants and Related Words
- Tom (tom turkey): The standard modern term for a male turkey.
- Gobbler: Another common synonym for a male turkey, referring to its distinctive vocalization.
- Turkey hen: The female turkey.
- Poult: A young turkey.
Synonyms
- Tom turkey
- Gobbler
- Male turkey
Notes on Usage
- "Turkey cock" is a compound noun. It is important to note that the word "cock" here is used in its traditional zoological sense meaning "male bird." This usage is becoming less common in everyday language, with "tom" being the preferred term in most contexts to avoid potential confusion or unintended meanings.
Noun
- male turkey
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