Turkish

[tur-kish]

adjective

of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or derived from Turkey or the Turks.
of or relating to the language of Turkey.
(loosely) Turkic.

noun

the Turkic language of Turkey. Abbreviation: Turk
(loosely) Turkic.

Origin of Turkish

First recorded in 1835–45; Turk + -ish¹

Related formsTurk·ish·ly, adverbTurk·ish·ness, nounan·ti-Turk·ish, adjectivenon-Turk·ish, adjective, nounpro-Turk·ish, adjectivepseu·do-Turk·ish, adjective

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Examples from the Web for turkish

Contemporary Examples of turkish

I had a feeling that Turkish authorities were closing their eyes.
Ghost Ships of the Mediterranean
Barbie Latza Nadeau
January 6, 2015
The first thing they told us was that the traffickers are now using Turkish ports, which are relatively easy to reach from Syria.
Ghost Ships of the Mediterranean
Barbie Latza Nadeau
January 6, 2015
Fortunately, another group is leaning in: Turkish women business leaders.
The Women Battling an Islamist Strongman
Christina Asquith
December 22, 2014
The project tries to help young Turkish women raised in orphanages to start their own businesses.
The Women Battling an Islamist Strongman
Christina Asquith
December 22, 2014
Add on some lucrative sponsorship deals with Pepsi, Adidas, and Turkish Airlines, and he takes home about $65 million a year.
Is Soccer Great Lionel Messi Corrupt?
Jack Holmes
December 8, 2014

Historical Examples of turkish

The beauty of the Turkish women is still a matter of dispute.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, No. 327
Various
The scene of Turkish cruelty was now transferred to the isle of Crete.
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
The Turkish Umpire stronger than at any time since the Crimean war.
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
In January, 1876, the Herzegovinians gained a victory over the Turkish troops.
The Grand Old Man
Richard B. Cook
Just you go home, and take a Turkish bath, And I will cure this lady of her wrath.
Punchinello, Vol. 1, No. 12, June 18, 1870
Various

British Dictionary definitions for turkish

Turkish

adjective

of, relating to, or characteristic of Turkey, its people, or their language

noun

the official language of Turkey, belonging to the Turkic branch of the Altaic familySee also Osmanli

Derived FormsTurkishness, noun

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