Violin strings made from sheep intestines were first called "catgut" because
A)at the time, it was thought to be extremely unlucky to kill sheep.
B)the inventor wanted to establish a legally protected brand name.
C)the inventor wanted to preserve his trade secret.
D)the inventor thought that "catgut" would sound less offensive to buyers than "sheep intestines."

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The term "catgut" was used to preserve the trade secret of using sheep intestines for violin strings, keeping the actual material and process somewhat mysterious to those outside the trade.

Violin Strings Made from Sheep Intestines Were First Called "Catgut