avocado

av·o·ca·do

noun \ˌä-və-ˈkä-(ˌ)dō, ˌa-\

plural av·o·ca·dos also av·o·ca·does

Definition of AVOCADO

1

: a pulpy green- to purple-skinned nutty-flavored fruit of any of various tropical American trees (genus Persea especially P. americana) of the laurel family; also : a tree bearing avocados

2

: a light yellowish green

Illustration of AVOCADO

Origin of AVOCADO

modification of Spanish aguacate, from Nahuatl āhuacatl avocado, testicle

First Known Use: 1697

Rhymes with AVOCADO

bastinado, carbonado