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1jake

adjective \ˈjāk\

Definition of JAKE

slang
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Origin of JAKE

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1914

2jake

noun

Definition of JAKE

:  a sexually immature male wild turkey under two years old

Origin of JAKE

probably from Jake, nickname for Jacob
First Known Use: 1979

Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, rictus, ruff, skein, zygodactyl

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