بوقلمون
buqalamun/buː.qa.la.ˈmuːn/
The English word 'turkey' (the bird) is translated into Persian as بوقلمون (buqalamun). Wiktionary also lists فیلمرغ (fil-morġ).
Meaning: bird in the genus Meleagris (noun)
Ways to say it
| Persian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| بوقلمون | buqalamun | /buː.qa.la.ˈmuːn/ (Classical Persian) |
| فیلمرغ | fil-morġ |
The term refers to the bird in the genus Meleagris.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of buqalamun is /buː.qa.la.ˈmuːn/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.
Did you know?
- The Persian word بوقلمون is not actually a name for a bird, but was originally a term for a highly expensive, multi-coloured fabric.
- Persian speakers use بوقلمون for the bird, but the country of Turkey is called ترکیه.
- While بوقلمون is common, the alternative word فیلمرغ literally translates to 'chicken-bird'.
Examples in context
- بوقلمون خیلی بزرگ است.booghalmoon kheyli bozorg ast.The turkey is very large.
- او یک بوقلمون خرید.oo yek booghalmoon kharid.He bought a turkey.
- بوقلمون در مزرعه است.booghalmoon dar mazrae ast.The turkey is in the farm.
Example conversation
Sara and Reza are discussing what to cook for dinner.
- سارا Saraرضا، برای شام چه بپزم؟Reza, barāye shām che bepazam?Reza, what should I cook for dinner?
- رضا Rezaبه نظرم بوقلمون خوب است.be nazaram boqalamoon khoub ast.I think turkey is good.
- سارا Saraبوقلمون داریم؟boqalamoon dārim?Do we have turkey?
- رضا Rezaبله، در یخچال هست.bale, dar yakhchāl hast.Yes, it is in the refrigerator.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “turkey” translations and entries بوقلمون, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries بوقلمون, CC BY-SA 4.0.
