Mo's Rather Interesting World of Exploded Folk Etymologies

Plenty of takers for last time's quiz about the origins of "avocado", some of which were correct, some amusing, and some both.

( A law unto itself )

( Stout Cortez )

( (Aside on moles) )

( 'Nads entertainment )

( Next: curry favour )

Edited to add: NB the "curry" part is the easy part, and is not the reason why I said it was very peculiar. The "favour" part is the tricky and surprising bit.

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1 Apparently, it's a berry.