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Definition of "gallopavo" [gallopavo]

  • A name of the turkey, now the technical specific name of the bird, Meleagris gallopavo. Also written gallipavo. (noun)

The Century Dictionary (Public Domain)

Use "gallopavo" in a sentence
  • "Nikon D200, Kowa 883 telescope with TSN-PZ camera eyepiece 1/640s f/8.0 at 1000.0mm iso400 Response: This is an adult male wild turkey, Meleagris gallopavo."
  • "The wild turkey Meleagris gallopavo is one of those animals."
  • "Over 60 permanent residents including ruffed grouse Bonasa umbellus and wild turkey Meleagris gallopavo can be seen all year round."