Turk's head noun phr. ['tǝ:ks 'hɛd] L17.
[from TURK noun¹ + -'S¹ + HEAD noun.]
1. A kind of cactus; = pope's head (a) s.v. POPE noun¹. Chiefly W. Indies. L17.

2. Nautical. A knot made to form a stopper on the end of rope, resembling a turban in shape. M19.

3. A long-headed broom; = pope's head (b) s.v. POPE noun¹. M19.

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