Category:Turk's-head

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.]