German

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Etymology

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From trut + Henne (hen, female chicken), after older Truthahn; see there.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtʁuːtˌhɛnə/
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Noun

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Truthenne f (genitive Truthenne, plural Truthennen, masculine Truthahn)

  1. (specialist or regional) female turkey
    Synonyms: Pute, Puthenne

Usage notes

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  • See Truthahn for notes on the use of the different synonyms and gender forms.

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