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Fried Turkey

/fraɪd ˈtɜr.ki/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A turkey that has been cooked by submerging it in hot oil.

    "For Thanksgiving, many families choose to prepare a fried turkey for a crispy and flavorful meal."
  2. 2

    A dish made from turkey that is deep-fried, often served during festive occasions.

    "The fried turkey was the centerpiece of the holiday feast, drawing everyone to the dining table."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'fried turkey' combines 'fried', derived from the Old English 'frīedan', meaning to cook in hot fat, and 'turkey', which comes from the Turkish word 'türkiye', referring to the bird native to North America. The phrase evolved in the 20th century as a popular cooking method for holiday meals.

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