English · Food & Drink
avocado
/ˌæv.əˈkɑː.dəʊ/
[/ˌæv.əˈkɑː.dəʊ/]
creamy green fruit
Intermediatenoun
Definition
An avocado is a green tropical fruit with a large stone and soft, creamy flesh.
Example
He mashed a ripe avocado onto warm toast and sprinkled it with salt and chili flakes.
He mashed a ripe avocado onto warm toast and sprinkled it with salt and chili flakes.
Etymology
From Spanish 'aguacate', from the Nahuatl word 'ahuacatl'.
How & Where It’s Used
Popular in salads and on toast; central to guacamole.