turken
noun
tur·ken
\ˈtərkən\
variants: less commonly
turkhen
\-kˌhen\Definition of turken
-s
: a type of chicken sometimes held to constitute a separate breed and distinguished by a rough red unfeathered neck; also : one of these birds often erroneously reported to be a hybrid between turkey and chicken
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Origin and Etymology of turken
turken blend of turkey and chicken; turkhen from turkey + hen
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