avo

noun \ ˈa-(ˌ)vü \

Updated on: 8 Apr 2018

Definition of avo

plural avos

: a monetary subunit of the pataca — see pataca at Money Table

Recent Examples of avo from the Web

Joining the ranks of such avo-centric spots as Brooklyn's Avocaderia and Amsterdam's Avocado Show is Casa Velas, a hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, and its current Guacamania event.

— olivia harrison, refinery29.com, "This Hotel Employs A 'Guacamologist'," 22 Mar. 2018
Avocado Time — Take our word for it and try the shwarma-style spiced Oumph! with avo hummus and garlic sauce ($6).

— pam kragen, sandiegouniontribune.com, "What to eat, see and sip at Disney's 2018 Food & Wine Festival," 3 Mar. 2018
See her avo toast below, since only Beyoncé can make such a simple food so fabulous.

— rania aniftos, Billboard, "Beyonce Adopts a Vegan Lifestyle, Eats Avocado Toast Leading Up to Coachella," 2 Mar. 2018
The avo eaters also experienced improved blood flow, compared to the other group; and their triglycerides (blood fats) didn’t rise above the levels seen in the plain-burger group.

— Health.com, "Yes, ‘Diet’ Avocados Are Now a Thing—Here’s a Nutritionist’s Take," 13 Oct. 2017
There’s little doubt that modern avo toast—the Instagram kind—can trace its existence to that continent.

— john birdsall, Bon Appetit, "Why Are We Still Talking About Avocado Toast?," 19 July 2017
For example, if avo is going to be the only or primary fat source in a meal, stick with the full-fat kind.

— Health.com, "Yes, ‘Diet’ Avocados Are Now a Thing—Here’s a Nutritionist’s Take," 13 Oct. 2017
The Australian National Dictionary Centre picked democracy sausage, which beat out census fail, smashed avo, shoey, and other Aussie-isms.

— stefan fatsis, Slate Magazine, "Dumpster Fire, Brexit, Fake News," 3 Feb. 2017
Based on data from the Square sellers, the average cost of a avo-toast is $6.78, with $2 being the lowest price and $18 topping the charts.

— erin reimel, Glamour, "Americans Are Spending Almost $1 Million a Month on Avocado Toast," 22 July 2017

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Origin and Etymology of avo

Portuguese, from avo fractional part, from -avo ordinal suffix (as in oitavo eighth, from Latin octavus) — more at octave

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