Turkey (noun)

1. A large bird native to North America, domesticated and widely raised for food.
2. The flesh of the turkey as food.
3. A failure or something that is ineffective.

Origin:

Derived from the turkish word "türki" meaning of turkey, in reference to the bird being first brought to europe by turkish merchants.

Examples:

1. The turkey was roasted to perfection for Thanksgiving dinner.
2. He made a turkey sandwich for lunch.
3. The turkey was the main dish at the feast.
4. The project was a turkey and was a complete failure.
5. The movie was a turkey and did not do well at the box office.