turkey buzzard
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of turkey buzzard
An Americanism dating back to 1665–75
Example Sentences
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Sign you really have bad breath: The turkey buzzard next to you edges away.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 27, 2018
This may seem strange to a new student of Indian ideas, when he remembers what a foul creature the turkey buzzard is.
From Creation Myths of Primitive America In relation to the Religious History and Mental Development of Mankind by Curtin, Jeremiah
I look up from my paper to see a turkey buzzard sailing majestically northward.
From A Florida Sketch-Book by Torrey, Bradford
Over a deserted field a turkey buzzard hovered low, and alighted on a stake in the fence, standing a moment with outstretched, vibrating wings till he was sure of his hold.
From Wake-Robin by Burroughs, John
Senator"—Moran clumped painfully over to the safe and leaned upon it as he faced his employer—"it isn't cavalry that'll save you, or that old turkey buzzard of a sheriff either.
From Hidden Gold by Anthony, Wilder
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