Definition of avocado
avocados
alsoavocadoes
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
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Located at 1200 Washington St., Suite B, Spokes serves such breakfast items as southwest breakfast burritos, gourmet toast (with avocado, fresh tomato and sea salt) and quiche of the day.
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One of his favorites is a salad made with tomatoes, avocados, cucumber, feta cheese and chick peas.
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Eric Larson, the group’s executive director, said marijuana is a potential money crop to replace less profitable crops such as avocados and strawberries being pushed out by high water and labor costs.
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The Gratitude Bowl was really a salad, with mixed greens and sprouts tossed with avocado, cucumber, a supergrain called freekeh, slivered almonds and goat cheese.
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The blogger behind this recipe says the pico topping (made with mango and avocado) is the most magical thing she's has ever put on a burger.
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Holland America’s gourmet take on the American burger comes with bacon jam, garlic chipotle aioli, cheddar cheese, Cabernet red onions and avocado.
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The filmy white garb, the glistening avocado, the melting calla lilies — all arrayed in Edenic plenitude — add up to an alluring, sensory glamour.
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At Subway: Turkey Breast Sub A Subway meal for Khloé means a 6-inch turkey breast sandwich served on a 9-grain bun with Swiss cheese, banana peppers, cucumbers, green peppers, lettuce, spinach, tomatoes, avocado, and vinegar dressing.
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Origin and Etymology of avocado
modification of Spanish aguacate, from Nahuatl āhuacatl avocado, testicle
First Known Use: 1696
AVOCADO Defined for English Language Learners
avocado
playDefinition of avocado for English Language Learners
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: a fruit with rough dark green or purple skin, smooth light green flesh, and a large seed in the middle
AVOCADO Defined for Kids
avocado
playDefinition of avocado for Students
avocados
: a usually green fruit that is shaped like a pear or an egg, grows on a tropical American tree, and has a rich oily flesh
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