The Mysterious Origins of the Word “Avocado”

Avocados are those tasty green fruits that give us the joy of guacamole. But did you ever wonder where the word “Avocado” comes from? There’s a tweet that claims it has something to do with testicles, which got a lot of attention. But hold on, there’s more to this story!

Snopes, the fact-checking heroes, stepped in to clear things up. They said while “Avocado” does have roots in a Nahuatl word meaning “Testicle” guacamole doesn’t mean “Testicle Sauce.” The Nahuatl language is ancient and still spoken by many today in Mexico, giving us words like “Avocado.”

Now, let’s talk about Francis Karttunen’s dictionary from 1987. It mixed up “Avocado” with “Testicle” sparking the confusion. Back in the 16th century, some folks in Mexico City used “āhuacatl” for both fruit and testicles. But overall, it seems the word’s true meaning is more about plants than body parts.

But why the connection between avocados and anatomy? Well, it’s a bit like calling a penis a “Weiner” or testicles “Nuts” – a playful way of talking. Online dictionaries even updated their definitions to mention “Testicle” as a secondary meaning. So, if you were planning a quirky dinner party with “Testicle Sauce” sorry, guacamole isn’t quite the right fit!

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