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Was the country Turkey named after turkeys or were turkeys named after the country Turkey?
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∙ 9y ago
The bird was named for the country. The turkey bird was mistakenly identified as a guineafowl when the British settlers arrived. Since guineafowl were from Turkey, the bird was named a turkey. Similar with other things that were misidentified and mislabeled (like Native Americans being called "Indians"), the title of turkey stuck for the animal, even though it has nothing to do with Turkey at all.
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Are there turkeys in the state of Turkey?
Turkey is a country, not a state.
Does Turkey have turkeys?
no they just named it that name. In Turkey, turkey means is "hindi" so it doesnt reletionship
Is the turkey trot named after the short jerky steps turkeys take?
Yes the Turkey Trot was named after Turkey for its short jerky steps it takes while walking.
Are there live turKeys in Turkey?
No there are not turkeys in turkey
What European country did turkeys come from in 1519?
Massachusetts
What ballroom dance was named for the short jerky steps that turkeys take?
Turkey Trot
How did eating turkey come to this country?
eating turkeys came from the pilgrams. On thanksgiving, them and the Indians ate turkey
Who was tom turkey named after?
Male turkeys are called toms, and female turkeys are called hens. So, the phrase "tom turkey," whether it is in a song, book, play, or cartoon, is how the character tom turkey got his name.
Are there turkies in the country of the same name?
There are turkeys in The country of Turkey. They use them as a main source of meat.
Average turkey size?
The country of Turkey has an area of 783,562 km2. Turkey, the animal, typically grow to around 35 lbs. in weight.
Why is the state Turkey named turkey?
A "tom" turkey is a male turkey. The female is a hen.
Whats is mean of turkey bird?
A turkey is a turkey. A turkey is a bird. A turkey is not an eagle. An eagle is a bird. Both turkeys and eagles are birds. An eagle is not a turkey.
