turkey dope

turkey dope
 n.— «Another male is charged with possession and intent to distribute an imitation substance. Detectives referred to it as “turkey dope,” and say it’s a fake which dealers try to pass off as real narcotics.» —“Drug raid leads to 3 arrests” KSWO-TV (Lawton, Oklahoma) July 31, 2008. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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