a Turkic language spoken by the Turks
"She decided to learn Turkish so she could read the classic literature in its original form."
The official language of Turkey, Republic of Cyprus and Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.
"Thousands of students travel to Ankara every year to learn Turkish as an academic subject."
In plain English: A turkish is an old-fashioned term for a type of small, sweet pastry filled with nuts and honey that was popular centuries ago but isn't made anymore.
"He ordered some Turkish for his late-night snack at the street market."
Of, from, or pertaining to Turkey, the Turkish people or the Turkish language.
"The traditional turkish breakfast includes items like cheese, olives, and honey."
In plain English: Turkish describes anything that comes from Turkey, such as its food, language, or culture.
"She served us delicious traditional Turkish coffee at her home."
This word comes from the Old English term Turk, which referred to a member of the Turkish people, combined with the suffix -ish. It is a doublet of the word turquoise, sharing the same root but evolving separately in meaning.