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Are oranges called oranges because oranges are orange, or is orange called orange because oranges are orange?

Are oranges called oranges because oranges are orange, or is orange called orange because oranges are orange?
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Are oranges called oranges because oranges are orange, or is orange called orange because oranges are orange?

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Probably cause 2+2=4 and 4-2=2.
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Oranges are called oranges because some, but not all, oranges are orange.

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