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Definitions from WordNet

Noun brush turkey has 1 sense
  1. brush turkey, Alectura lathami - black megapode of wooded regions of Australia and New Guinea
    --1 is a kind of megapode, mound bird, mound-bird, mound builder, scrub fowl
    --1 is a member of Alectura, genus Alectura

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Term: Brush Turkey

Definition:

A brush turkey is a large bird native to Australia, also known as the Australian mound-builder, due to its unique nesting behavior. It belongs to the Megapodiidae family and is characterized by its distinctive appearance and behavior.

Senses:

  1. Noun - Animal: A large bird species found in Australia, scientifically known as Alectura lathami.
  2. Noun - Culinary Term: Refers to the meat of the brush turkey, which is occasionally consumed as a food source in traditional cuisines.

Usages:

  • Popular: Brush turkeys are commonly spotted in the forests and national parks of Australia.
  • Local: The indigenous people of Australia have been traditionally cooking brush turkey meat for centuries.

Sample Sentences:

  • The brush turkey is a remarkable bird known for its mound-building behavior.
  • Would you like to try a delicious dish made from brush turkey?

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