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turbo chook
The Tasmanian native hen, named for its chicken-like appearance and fast running.
In a sentence
A turbo chook sprinted across the grass beside the road.
Where it came from
Turbo chook is a Tasmanian nickname for the native hen, a flightless rail known for running at remarkable speed. The jocular name combines its chicken-like look with that speed.
- Initial era
- 1900–1999
- Where used
- Tasmania