noun
Refers to the bird Meleagris gallopavo, commonly known as turkey.
七面鳥は感謝祭の伝統的な料理です。
Turkey is a traditional dish for Thanksgiving.
Standard kanji spelling for turkey.
Katakana spelling, often used in biological contexts or for emphasis.
The name 七面鳥 (shichimenchō) literally means 'seven-faced bird', possibly referring to the turkey's colorful and changeable facial appearance. The exact origin of the name is uncertain.