tom turkey
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A tom turkey is an adult male turkey.
The word tom distinguishes the male from the female hen turkey, much as rooster distinguishes male from female chickens.
The tom turkey fanned his tail feathers in display.
Often shortened to just tom in context.
- gobblerMale turkey, or glutton
- poultryBirds raised for food
- free rangeUnconfined to pens
- wattleHanging throat skin
- snoodMesh bag for hair
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