#9: Avocado — Five Centuries of Mispronouncing an Aztec Word

Explore the fascinating etymology of 'avocado' and discover it's not the straightforward Spanish word most assume. Trace the word's journey from the Aztec *ahuacatl* through Spanish conquistadors in the 1500s, revealing a messier and more compelling linguistic history than guacamole suggests.---More from Sticky Note Podcasts:Deep in the Stacks (daily jazz vinyl) | Required Drinking (cocktail history) | Photography Knowledge (daily photo tips)stickynotepodcasts.com

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The surprising Aztec origins of the word 'avocado' and its path through Spanish conquest.

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