English Words Starting With T

• turkey vulture

  nounLow to Medium
  /ˈtɜːki ˌvʌltʃə/A large, blackish-brown scavenging bird of prey found in the Americas, with a bald red head resembling that of a turkey.
• turki

  adjectivenounExtremely Low/Very Rare
  /ˈtɜː.ki/An alternate, chiefly non-standard spelling for 'turkey', referring to the large gallinaceous bird (Meleagris gallopavo) or its meat.
• turkic

  adjectivenounLow
  /ˈtɜː.kɪk/Relating to a large language family of Central Eurasia, distinct from Turk (person/nationality).
• turkish

  adjectivenounB2
  /ˈtɜːkɪʃ/Of or relating to Turkey, its people, or their language.
• turkish angora

  nounB2
  /ˌtɜː.kɪʃ æŋˈɡɔː.rə/A specific breed of domestic cat known for its long, silky fur and elegant appearance.
• turkish bath

  nounLow
  /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ bɑːθ/A type of public bathhouse originating from the Ottoman Empire, involving steam, heat, and often massage for cleansing and relaxation.
• turkish coffee

  nounB1
  /ˌtɜː.kɪʃ ˈkɒf.i/A strong, thick coffee prepared by boiling very finely ground coffee beans with water (and often sugar) in a small pot, served with the grounds settled at the bottom of the cup.
• turkish delight

  nounMedium (C1)
  /ˌtɜː.kɪʃ dɪˈlaɪt/A type of soft, chewy confection made from starch and sugar, often flavoured with rosewater or lemon and dusted with icing sugar.
• turkish empire

  nounC1
  /ˌtɜː.kɪʃ ˈem.paɪə/The historical empire ruled by the Ottoman dynasty from approximately 1299 to 1922, centered in Anatolia and spanning three continents.
• turkish pound

  nounVery Low (historical/archaic term)
  /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ paʊnd/The official currency of Turkey, replaced by the Turkish lira (TL) in 2005.
• turkish rug

  nounC1
  /ˈtɜː.kɪʃ ˈrʌɡ/A handwoven or hand-knotted textile floor covering, typically made of wool or silk, originating from or made in the traditional styles of Anatolia (Turkey).
• turkish tobacco

  nounC2
  /ˌtɜː.kɪʃ təˈbæk.əʊ/A specific variety of tobacco, historically and primarily cultivated in Turkey (now Türkiye), known for its distinct aroma, flavor, and small-leafed plants.
• turkish towel

  nounLow
  /ˌtɜː.kɪʃ ˈtaʊ.əl/A cotton towel with a long pile, originally woven in Turkey, known for its high absorbency and durability.
• turkish van

  nounLow
  /ˌtɜː.kɪʃ ˈvæn/A specific long-haired, semi-aquatic breed of domestic cat, originating from the Lake Van region of Turkey, characterized by a distinctive colour pattern (typically white body with coloured markings on the head and tail).
• turkism

  nounLow
  /ˈtɜː.kɪ.zəm/A word, phrase, or linguistic feature borrowed from Turkish into another language.
• turkman

  nounLow Frequency / Technical
  /ˈtɜːkmən/A member of a Turkic people, primarily inhabiting Turkmenistan and neighbouring regions.
• turkmen

  nounC1
  /ˈtɜːk.mən/A member of a Turkic people inhabiting Turkmenistan and neighbouring regions.
• turkmenistan

  nounLow
  /ˌtɜːk.men.ɪˈstɑːn/A country in Central Asia, formerly part of the Soviet Union.
• turko-tatar

  nounC2 (Very low frequency, specialized)
  /ˌtɜː.kəʊ ˈtɑː.tɑː/A language family or ethnic grouping comprising Turkic and Tatar peoples and languages.
• turkoman

  adjectivenounVery low
  /ˈtɜː.kə.mən/A member of a group of Turkic peoples inhabiting parts of Central Asia, historically known as nomadic herders and skilled horsemen.

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