turkey gobbler
Thanksgiving bird, male
A turkey gobbler is an adult male turkey, so called for the distinctive gobbling sound it makes.
The term emphasizes the bird's vocal call rather than just its sex—a tom turkey and a turkey gobbler are the same bird, but gobbler highlights behavior.
The turkey gobbler strutted through the yard, gobbling at anything that moved.
- poultryBirds raised for food
- free rangeUnconfined to pens
- wattleHanging throat skin
- strutProud, showy gait
- snoodMesh bag for hair
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