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plain turkey

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noun

  1. a bustard

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Christian, a woman with whom I crossed paths in a local runner's group several years ago, told me that she uses extra packets to spice up plain turkey subs.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2021

Marcille, who struggled with anorexia nervosa for 34 years, said her diet was always strictly regimented: 20 Cheez-its here, two graham crackers there, one banana, a plain turkey sandwich.

From Washington Times • May 31, 2019

The bagging of a bustard, or plain turkey as it is more commonly called, always makes a red day for the kitchen.

From Narrative of the Overland Expedition of the Messrs. Jardine from Rockhampton to Cape York, Northern Queensland by Byerley, Frederick, J.