Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMoreLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosIs the Bird Named for the Country?0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -3:54-3:54Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Lexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosSubscribe to listenIs the Bird Named for the Country?Or is it the other way around?John McWhorterJun 25, 2024∙ Paid23Share this postCopy linkFacebookEmailNotesMore91ShareA male turkey.An ancillary question arose during the episode about Indo-European. Why is Turkey called Turkey anyway, both the country and the bird? John explains.Listen to this episode with a 7-day free trialSubscribe to Lexicon Valley from Booksmart Studios to listen to this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.Already a paid subscriber? Sign inLexicon Valley from Booksmart StudiosA podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.A podcast about language, with host John McWhorter.SubscribeListen onSubstack AppRSS FeedAppears in episodeJohn McWhorterRecent EpisodesHither and YonJan 7 • John McWhorterDown the Rabbit HoleNov 27, 2024 • John McWhorterGiving You the BusinessOct 15, 2024 • John McWhorterWhen Is Code-Switching Inappropriate?Sep 9, 2024 • John McWhorterThe World's Largest FamilyAug 1, 2024 • John McWhorterEnglish Is Practically NakedJul 12, 2024 • John McWhorterFamily TiesJun 10, 2024 • John McWhorter