ˌɑːvəˈkɑːdoʊ 
British
ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊ
plural avocados also avocadoes
: a fruit with rough dark green or purple skin, smooth light green flesh, and a large seed in the middle
—often used before another noun
an avocado tree
an avocado salad
called also (British) avocado pear
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“Avocado.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/avocado. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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