Turk's"-head`, n.
1. (Naut.)
A knot of turbanlike form worked on a rope with a piece of small line.
2.
(a)
The melon cactus. [West Indies]
(b)
Any of several species of Echinocactus. [California]
3.
A long-handled, round-headed broom for sweeping ceilings, etc. [Colloq. or Dial.]
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