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Turkey the country does not have a natural population of the "turkey" bird, it was introduced to the Mediterranean and Europe in the 15th Century (prior to that it was in the ancient world of Greece) then dissapeared then was traded during the Ottoman empire. In North America Turkey is in abundance as is a food prepared for festivities and holidays. In Europe and Turkey is not that common to prepare turkey for general meals or festivities/holidays.
The name "turkey" for the bird does not necessarily mean it is named after the country Turkey. the word "turk" means outsider or rebel, most likely the bird was named from the word origin not the country.
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Are there turkeys in the state of Turkey?
Turkey is a country, not a state.
Are there live turKeys in Turkey?
No there are not turkeys in turkey
What European country did turkeys come from in 1519?
Massachusetts
How did eating turkey come to this country?
eating turkeys came from the pilgrams. On thanksgiving, them and the Indians ate turkey
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.
Was the country Turkey named after turkeys or were turkeys named after the country Turkey?
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.
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.
What is the possessive noun for turkey?
The plural form of the noun turkey is turkeys.The plural possessive form is turkeys'.Example: These turkeys' diet is the best whole grain feed.
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.
Why are turkey called turkey?
Turkeys are called turkeys because the Turks, a Muslim group, discovered them
Why does turkey girl live with the turkey?
In the story, "The Poor Turkey Girl", the girl was so poor that she herded turkeys for a living.
What does a turkeys covering do to protect the turkey?
Turkeys are covered with feathers.
