peru — meaning in English

English meaning

• Peru name A country in western South America, home to the ancient Inca civilization.
• turkey noun A large North American bird with a fan-shaped tail, farmed for its meat.

Senses

peru is used for these senses in English:

• Peru A country in South America. Official name: Republic of Peru. Capital and largest city: Lima.
• turkeycock A male turkey.
• wild turkey A large gamebird, Meleagris gallopavo, native to North America.

turkey — full definition

1. noun A large North American bird with a fan-shaped tail, farmed for its meat.
2. noun The meat of this bird eaten as food.
3. noun Informally, a failure or an inept person.
4. noun In bowling, three strikes thrown in a row.

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