Why Are Carrots Not Called Oranges , As They Are More Orange Than Oranges Are??!
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Because "carrot" is from the Greek "karoten," which ultimately derives from a base word "ker" meaning horn -- it refers to the shape of the root!. "Orange" is derived from the Arabian word "naranj!." Carrots were common in Western culture and cuisine long before oranges!. The color we call "orange" was commonly called "tawny" in the Middle Ages!.!.!. so technically, your question should read "Why don't we call carrots 'tawnies'!?"Www@FoodAQ@Com
What would we call oranges!?Www@FoodAQ@Com
You can call them an orange if you likeWww@FoodAQ@Com
Why don't we just call tomatoes "REDS"!?!? I don't know!. I suppose everything has to be called something!. And FYI - I do believe the color orange got it's name from the ORANGE fruit!.!.!.not the other way around!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
and why is hamburg not beef burg!.!.!.!.Www@FoodAQ@Com
So, how would I know if you were talking about a green bean, a brussel sprout or an artichoke!.!.!. if they were all called "GREEN"!? !.!.!.!.!. You obviously didn't put much thought into this questionWww@FoodAQ@Com