The word carrot in English comes from the Middle French word carot, which is derived from the late Latin word carota.

The Latin terms itself trace back to Greek word keraton.

The Greek word is believed to be of Dorian origin, connected to the root ker, meaning horn, referring to the shape of carrot's taproot.

Carrots have been cultivated for thousands of years.

Initially of their aromatic leaves and seeds, rather than the root we commonly consume today.

The modern orange carrot was developed in Netherlands during the 16th and 17th centuries.

As the vegetables spread across Europe, the name carrot was adapted into various languages, including English.

This linguistic journey reflects the carrot's long history of cultivation and is important in various cultures.