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.

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