"Turkey Day" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: After the turkey, the traditional main course of Thanksgiving dinner, and an occasional motif in Thanksgiving decorations. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Turkey Day}} Turkey Day
  1. (US, informal) Thanksgiving; an American holiday celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. Tags: US, informal Categories (topical): Holidays
    Sense id: en-Turkey_Day-en-name-h~x84cnq Categories (other): American English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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