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turkey cock

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turkey cock
n.
1. A male turkey.
2. A strutting, conceited person.

turkey cock
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Animals) a male turkey
2. an arrogant person
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Noun1.turkey cock - male turkeyturkey cock - male turkey                          
Meleagris gallopavo, turkey - large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food


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