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Please define the word "guajolote"

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I need help with the meaning and translation from Spanish to English of the word "guajolote". I am new at this and would really appreciate help,

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updated Feb 1, 2011
posted by DicksGirl

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A type of turkey. From náhuatl: huehxõlõtl

updated Feb 1, 2011
edited by Agora
posted by Agora
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Wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

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pavo ocelado o guajolote ocelado (Meleagris ocellata)

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updated Feb 1, 2011
posted by mediterrunio
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I think it´s just the nahuatl name for turkey.

In Mexico, we use to eat guajolote on special days, as americans do with turkey on Christmas and in Thanksgiving day.

updated Feb 1, 2011
posted by LuisCache