Definitions for turks

turks Turk

Spelling: [turk]
IPA: /tɜrk/

Turks is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 50 anagrams from letters in turks (krstu).

Definitions for turks

noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Turkey.
  2. (formerly) a native or inhabitant of the Ottoman Empire.
  3. a Muslim, especially a subject of the Sultan of Turkey.
  4. a member of any of the peoples speaking Turkic languages.
  5. one of a breed of Turkish horses closely related to the Arabian horse.
  6. any Turkish horse.
  7. Young Turk.
  8. Archaic. a cruel, brutal, and domineering man.

Origin of turks

1300-50; Middle English ≪ Turkish Türk; compare Medieval Latin Turcus, Medieval Greek Toûrkos, Middle French turc, Italian turco, Persian turk

Examples for turks

The jealousy of the European powers, too, protects the Turk.

“I was shocked to hear words of admiration for ISIL,” wrote Özyurt, a senior editor for CNN Turk.

For they knew very well there was no gold in the Turk's country.

It is the duty of everyone, Turk and foreigner, to respect the law.

The Spaniards called him the Turk, saying he looked like one.

It appears the two Russians were the likely operatives and the Turk was more of a facilitator.

Turk is also based on an actual surgeon, who helped me out on the pilot.

Then it was that the Turk went to the Caciques sitting in council.

Turk came up with a design modeled on lozenge-shaped chewing-gum.

Like a coyote he would call at night, and though the Turk heard him, he dared not answer.

Word Value for turks
Scrable

0

Words with friends

9

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