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jake


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noun

Definition of JAKE

: a sexually immature male wild turkey under two years old

Origin of JAKE

probably from Jake, nickname for Jacob
First Known Use: 1979

Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, rictus, ruff, skein, zygodactyl

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