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The name 'turkey', describing the large domestic bird commonly bred worldwide for food, comes from the name of the country, Turkey.
The term originated in the mid-1500s and was given to what we now call a turkey by the English, who mistook the bird for what they then called a 'Turkey fowl' - we know that bird better now as a guineafowl; their confusion could be forgiven: the two birds are related.
The guineafowl was called a 'Turkey fowl' because it arrived in Europe from Turkey, although it didn't originate there; it came from Madagascar.
The turkey as we know it today was domesticated by the Aztecs; the Spanish took the bird back to Spain in 1523, and from there it was introduced across Europe; the name - turkey - given to it by the English stayed with it, and that name travelled back to North America with the early settlers.
So the roast turkey people in the US enjoy at Christmas and Thanksgiving, which didn't come from Turkey, gets its name from a bird popular with the English, which also didn't come from Turkey.
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The female name for a turkey served at Thanksgiving?
A female turkey is called a hen, and it is served at Thanksgiving. Hens weigh less than 15 pounds while a male turkey weighs more than this. The male turkey is called a tom, and it also is eaten on Thanksgiving.
How do you spell the name of the bird commonly associated with Thanksgiving dinners?
The bird commonly associated with Thanksgiving dinners is spelled "turkey."
What was the name of the pet turkey served as the Thanksgiving dinner in the movie 'Giant'?
Pedro
What is the awnser for convert sid's name to a popular part of Thanksgiving turkey?
The answer to converting Sid's name to a popular part of Thanksgiving turkey is "Sid" can be transformed into "Sage," referring to sage seasoning commonly used in turkey stuffing. Alternatively, "Sid" could also evoke "Drumstick," a favored turkey part during Thanksgiving feasts. The play on words captures the essence of traditional turkey dishes enjoyed during the holiday.
What country is popular on Thanksgiving Day?
Turkey.
Can you name the dinosaur that was smaller than a Thanksgiving turkey?
there is a dinosaur that was about as big as a kitten it was mussaurus
What would you name a boy born on Thanksgiving?
tom, john, turkey, pilgrim, christopher, thankful
Name a food that its easy to eat too much of on thanksgiving?
Turkey Stuffing Pumpkin Pie
Name something people buy at the last minute before thanksgiving family feud?
Turkey
Should Thanksgiving be capitalized?
It depends. The country name, Turkey, should always be capitalized. The animal, turkey, is a simple noun and should only be capitalized at the start of a sentence.
Name a food that thanksgiving wouldn't be complete without?
Turkey, stuffing, pumpkin pie, cranberry sauce
What bird gives its name to three consecutive strikes in bowling?
The turkey. It's supposedly because they'd give you a turkey if you bowled three strikes in a row the week before Thanksgiving.
