In a turkey the active muscles such as the legs store a lot of oxygen and become dark, while less active muscles like the breast remain white. Turkeys can fly short distances -- typically from ground to perch -- but they are not known for their sustained flighing abilities. They rely on their legs to get them around.
jest. n. 1. A playful or frivolous mood or manner: spoken in jest. 2. A playful remark; a witticism or joke. 3. A playful or amusing act; a prank.4.he Farmer's servants rushed up with sticks and pitchforks and soon taught the Ass that clumsy jesting is no joke. Fables by Aesop View in context. To tell you the truth, I had supposed that YOU were jesting in your letter; wherefore, my heart was feeling heavy at the thought that you could feel so displeased with me.
Or obscenity, or foolish talking, or scurrility, which is to no purpose; but rather giving of thanks. Darby Bible Translation. and filthiness and foolish talking, or jesting, which are not convenient; but rather thanksgiving.void shameful and foolish talk and low jesting--they are all alike discreditable--and in place of these give thanks. World English Bible. nor filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not appropriate; but rather giving of thanks.