"Tukki" is not a word that directly connects to the word "turkey." It's more likely you're thinking of the word "tuki", which is a word used in some African languages, specifically in the Swahili language, to refer to a type of large bird.
The origin of the word "turkey" is actually more complex:
* "Turkey" comes from the Old French word "turchie", which means "Turkish" or "of Turkey."
* Turkeys are native to the Americas and were brought to Europe by European explorers in the 16th century.
* The birds were initially called "Indian fowls" or "Indian cocks" because they were thought to be from the East Indies.
* However, Europeans mistakenly believed that the birds came from Turkey, due to trade routes and the fact that they were transported through Turkey before reaching Europe.
* This misconception led to the adoption of the name "turkey", which stuck despite the birds' true origin.
So, while "tuki" does refer to birds in Swahili, it's not directly related to the origin of "turkey." The word "turkey" has a fascinating history intertwined with mistaken geographic associations and evolving cultural perceptions.