Related questions

Q.Is there a link between the country Turkey and the bird, and why is Turkey the country called Turkey

A.The country name Turkey comes from the Turkic people who originally inhabited it. The bird was named after the country - the UK imported them from there.

Q.Was the colour orange named after the fruit or vice versa?

A.The colour orange is named after the fruit orange. The English derives from Old French, but originally it comes from the Arabic naranj.

Q.Was the country brazil named after the nut or vice verce?

A.Brazil was actually named after the brazilwood tree (unrelated to the nut) found in the country. Brazil derives from the Portuguese for 'ember'.