What do turkeys mean spiritually?
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What do turkeys mean spiritually?
Turkey Symbolism and Meaning Because of its role in Thanksgiving, the turkey is also associated with generosity, gratitude, family, and friendship. Like the holidays themselves, the turkey brings people together to share in the spirit of love, cooperation, and thankfulness.
What is the slang word turkey mean?
a person or thing of little appeal; dud; loser. a naive, stupid, or inept person. a poor and unsuccessful theatrical production; flop.
Why are they called turkeys?
When British settlers got off the Mayflower in Massachusetts Bay Colony and saw their first American woodland fowl, even though it is larger than the African Guinea fowl, they decided to call it by the name they already used for the African bird. Wild forest birds like that were called turkeys at home.
What is Turkey called in India?
In Hindi it is called Turkee, and in Turkish Hind (because of the similar Guinea fowl introduced from East Africa these ways). In Spanish (and in Peru) it is called pavo, which means peacock and is part of the Latin name of the bird.