Turkish

[ tur-kish ]

/ ˈtɜr kɪʃ /

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adjective

of, pertaining to, characteristic of, or derived from Turkey or the Turks.

of or relating to the language of Turkey.

(loosely) Turkic (def. 2).

noun

the Turkic language of Turkey. Abbreviations: Turk, Turk.

(loosely) Turkic (def. 1).

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Origin of Turkish

First recorded in 1535–45; Turk + -ish¹

OTHER WORDS FROM Turkish

Turk·ish·ness, nounanti-Turkish, adjectivenon-Turkish, adjective, nounpro-Turkish, adjective

pseudo-Turkish, adjective

Words nearby Turkish

turkey shoot, turkey trot, turkey vulture, Turki, Turkic, Turkish, Turkish Angora, Turkish bath, Turkish coffee, Turkish delight, Turkish Empire

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Example sentences from the Web for Turkish

I had a feeling that Turkish authorities were closing their eyes.
Ghost Ships of the Mediterranean|Barbie Latza Nadeau|January 6, 2015|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST
Fortunately, another group is leaning in: Turkish women business leaders.
The Women Battling an Islamist Strongman|Christina Asquith|December 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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|DAILY BEAST

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|DAILY BEAST
On to Gaba Tepe just in time to see the opening, the climax and the end of the dreaded Turkish counter attack.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
Off flew the shell, seven miles it flew; over the Turkish Army from one sea into another.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
One Turkish Company, about a hundred strong, was making an ugly push within rifle shot of our ship.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
Our beloved Queen had drawn the teeth of the Turkish counter-attack on our extreme left.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I|Ian Hamilton
The Turkish and Persian pipes have often a small wooden tube inside the amber mouth-piece.
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British Dictionary definitions for Turkish

Turkish

/ (ˈtɜːkɪʃ) /

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 forms of Turkish

Turkishness, noun

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