: 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
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: a light yellowish green
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Here's the three-course menu for the At the Table event at Bourbons Bistro:
First course: Summer salad with mixed greens, balsamic dressing, avocado, goat cheese and strawberries.—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 3 July 2025 That's what defines Origen: unpretentious cuisine where the avocado isn't a simple decoration but an artisanal ingredient, treated with respect and care.—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025 The dish features avocado slices that are breaded and deep-fried until golden brown.—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2025 Additionally, California avocados are in peak season from June through August.—Jillian Kubala, Health, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for avocado
Word History
Etymology
modification of Spanish aguacate, from Nahuatl āhuacatl avocado, testicle
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