The Devil's Dictionary: Turkey

Updated May 14, 2020 | Infoplease Staff
by Ambrose Bierce
TRUST
TWICE

TURKEY

-n.

A large bird whose flesh when eaten on certain religious anniversaries has the peculiar property of attesting piety and gratitude. Incidentally, it is pretty good eating.

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