Why isn't Veal named dead baby cow?

Answer 1

Because no one would want to eat it or buy it much if it were. And the "dead part is a bit redundant.

Answer 2

The term "veal" comes from the Old French word "veal" meaning calf, which transitioned into English without translating to "dead baby cow." The food industry often uses more palatable or appealing terms to describe certain meat products in order to avoid negative connotations or emotional associations.