Turkish

/ˈtɜː.kɪʃ/

TꞫː · kɪʃ (2 syllables)

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Definition

Of, from, or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language.

Etymology

From Turk + -ish. Doublet of turquoise.

Example Sentences

  • "When a question was asked, would put on a mysterious look. Shake his head. Smoke in silence. Observe, at length, he had doubts. Presided at the council, in state. Swayed a Turkish pipe instead of a scepter. Known to sit with eyes closed ...[…]"
  • "The SNC has broad support, with a strong Sunni Muslim component and is backed by the Turkish government."
  • "[...] in Mongolian and some Turkish languages"
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