Thanksgiving dinner named after a country

[keefe]

In case you always wondered...

http://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2014/11/why-americans-call-turkey-turkey/383225/

[MU Fan in Connecticut]

I know the Polish word for turkey is indyk referring to the country of India.

[keefe]

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.