meleagris
IPA: mˈɛɫʌgrɪs
noun
- type genus of the meleagrididae: wild and domestic turkeys
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Examples of "meleagris" in Sentences
- The meleagris gallopavo, also known as the wild turkey, is native to North America
- The meleagris leporina, or ocellated turkey, is found in the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico
- Meleagris gallopavo have distinctive feathers that can change color in the sunlight
- The meleagris is a member of the Phasianidae family, which also includes pheasants and quails
- The meleagris is known for its distinctive gobbling sound during mating season
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