QuickCheck: Did the avocado get its name from a word meaning testicle?

By ROUWEN LIN

True Or Not
Friday, 12 Aug 2022
8:00 AM MYT

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WHETHER put on toast, made into guacamole, incorporated into a smoothie or used as a sushi roll topping, avocados are not only delicious but have been linked to several health benefits. However, the origin of its name might be a bit unsavoury for some.

Is it true that avocado gets its name from a word meaning testicle?

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QuickCheck: Did the avocado get its name from a word meaning testicle?