Avocado

/ˌɑːvəˈkɑːdoʊ/
tropical fruit

She sliced an avocado and added it to her salad.

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formal

A tropical fruit with a green or purple skin, a creamy interior, and a single large seed.

Avocados are a good source of healthy fats.

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Collocations

avocado toasta popular dish made with toasted bread, mashed avocado, and various toppings

Word Origin

From Spanish 'aguacate', from Nahuatl 'ahuacatl'.

English Dictionary