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Where did turkey get its name?

Anonymous

∙ 9y ago

Updated: 11/8/2022

It derives from the work "Turk", which is the ethnic group that dominates the country. It is the same way that "Finland" comes from "Finn", which is the ethnic group that dominates the country.

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∙ 9y ago

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What is the scienticfic name for a turkey?

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What is the name of a turkey's stomach?

Turkey gizzard

What has a city with turkey in the name?

Turkey, WV

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What is Blake Shelton's pet turkey's name?

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Why do they name turkey after a turkey bird?

because turkey in turkish has nothing to do with the bird.

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