turkey
n.— «The country’s major environmental groups Monday declared open season on a $112 million Oklahoma water project they say is one of 12 “Turkeys of the Year” that should be bagged by Congress.» —“Skiatook Project Labeled One of 12 Turkeys of the Year” by Denise Gamino Daily Oklahoman Nov. 23, 1982. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
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