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Tur⋅ki

[tur-kee, toor-]
–noun
1. the Turkic languages of central Asia, taken collectively.
–adjective
2. of or pertaining to Turki or to the peoples speaking these languages.

Origin:
< Pers, equiv. to Turk Turk + suffix of appurtenance
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Tur·ki   (tûr'kē)   
adj.  Of or relating to the Turkic language subfamily, especially the eastern Turkic languages, or their speakers.
n.   pl. Turki or Tur·kis
  1. The Turkic language subfamily, especially the eastern Turkic languages.

  2. A member of a Turki-speaking people.


[Persian turkī, from Turk, Turk, from Turkish Türk; see Turk.]
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