aguacate
|a-gua-ca-te|
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🇺🇸
/ˌɑːɡwəˈkɑːteɪ/
🇬🇧
/ˌæɡwəˈkɑːteɪ/
creamy fruit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aguacate' originates from Nahuatl, specifically the word 'āhuacatl', where 'āhuacatl' meant 'testicle', due to the shape of the fruit.
Historical Evolution
'āhuacatl' transformed into the Spanish word 'aguacate', and eventually became the modern English word 'avocado'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'testicle', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a type of fruit'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a fruit, also known as avocado, that is native to Central and South America, characterized by its creamy texture and green flesh.
I made a delicious guacamole using fresh aguacate.
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Last updated: 2025/06/04 16:09