Janette SpeyerWe eat “beef” but not “cow”… while chicken is chicken?
The answer is in a story involving the Norman conquest, French-speaking nobility, and the peasants who raised the animals.
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Why Do We Call Cows
Why Do We Call Cows
Why is beef called “Beef” and Chickens “Chicken”?
Why do cows become “beef,” pigs become “pork,” but chicken stays chicken? The answer hides a curious story of conquest, class, medieval England, and the collision of French and English culture that still shapes the words on our dinner tables today. We are connected to history, language, and food more than we realize.