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Re: Thanksgiving dinner named after a country
« Reply #1 on: November 26, 2014, 12:50:03 PM »
I know the Polish word for turkey is indyk referring to the country of India.

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Re: Thanksgiving dinner named after a country
« Reply #2 on: November 26, 2014, 01:25:34 PM »
I know the Polish word for turkey is indyk referring to the country of India.

It's interesting that most of Europe refers to turkey fowl with a reference to India. It underscores the powerful allure and importance of the spice trade and India's pivotal role in that commerce.   


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