The distinctive fleshy wattle that hangs from the top of the beak of the male turkey (5)

I believe the answer is:

snood

(Other definitions for snood that I've seen before include "Hairnet; headband" , "Ornamental hairnet" , "Loose cover" , "Pouch-like hairnet" , "Loose hairnet" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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