"Turkey teeth" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From Turkey (“country”) + teeth. Turkey is a popular destination for low-price private dental surgery. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|Turkey|teeth|t1=country}} Turkey (“country”) + teeth Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} Turkey teeth pl (plural only)
  1. (UK, slang) Unnaturally white, straightened teeth, especially from an overseas dentist. Tags: UK, plural, plural-only, slang Synonyms: turkey teeth
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