unturkey

plural unturkeys

1. countableuncountableA vegetarian turkey substitute.

   From Thanksgiving unturkey to Fourth of July veggie dogs, there are products for every occasion.

   2011, Reed Mangels, The Everything Vegan Pregnancy Book, page 91

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   Tracy, for being there at crunch time, making unturkey sandwiches, and lending an ear throughout the process.

   2000, Jamie Goddard, Kurt Brungardt, Lesbian sex secrets for men, page x

   When you think of Thanksgiving, you may often think of a huge turkey with all the delicious side dishes (unless you are a vegetarian and think of a huge "unturkey" made with tofu)[…]

   2002, Fran Lenzo, Halo My Dear Angel, page 149

   Does special Thanksgiving (unturkey, chestnut stuffing, sweet potatoes and dessert), Christmas and New Years^([sic]) feasts.

   2002, John Howley, Vegetarian Restaurants and Natural Food Stores in the US, page 437

   You don't need to invite a turkey to dinner the way we do, but you can celebrate the holiday with meatless Tofurky or unturkey, both widely available in health food stores, in some supermarkets, or through the Internet.

   2008, Gene Baur, Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food, page 225