Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Meleagris Gallopavo.
Meleagris Gallopavo - as a noun
Large gallinaceous bird with fan-shaped tail; widely domesticated for food
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
turkey13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
domestic fowlfowl10poultry12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The meleagris gallopavo is native to North America."
"The meleagris gallopavo is commonly known as the wild turkey."
"The meleagris gallopavo has distinctive feathers that are brown and iridescent."
"Due to its size, the meleagris gallopavo is often hunted for its meat."
"The meleagris gallopavo has a fleshy protuberance called a snood."
