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/ˌɑːɡwəˈkɑːteɪ/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A pear-shaped fruit with a smooth, greenish skin, containing a single large seed, and is typically creamy in texture and rich in flavor.
I added sliced aguacate to my salad for some extra creaminess.
A tropical tree (Persea americana) that produces avocado fruit.
The aguacate tree can grow up to 20 feet tall in the right conditions.
Etymology
From Nahuatl *āhuacatl, meaning 'testicle', due to its shape.
Common Phrases and Expressions
smashed avocado:
A preparation of aguacate that is roughly mashed and used in various dishes.
guacamole:
A dip made from mashed aguacate, typically mixed with lime, salt, and other ingredients.
avocado toast:
A dish consisting of toasted bread topped with mashed aguacate.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Green gold
In markets, aguacates are often referred to as green gold due to their high value.
Nature's butter
People sometimes call aguacate nature's butter because of its creamy texture.