Turk·ish
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Definition of Turkish
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“Turkish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Turkish. Accessed 15 May. 2021.
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Turkish
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of Turkish
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: of or relating to Turkey, Turks, or Turkish
Turkish
nounEnglish Language Learners Definition of Turkish (Entry 2 of 2)
: the language of the Turks
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Kids Definition of Turkish
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: of or relating to Turkey, the Turks, or Turkish
Turkish
nounKids Definition of Turkish (Entry 2 of 2)
: the language of the Turks
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The first known use of Turkish was in the 14th century
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