Avocado

/ˈævəˌkɑːdoʊ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large, green, pear-shaped fruit with a rough skin and a creamy flesh, often used in salads and spreads.

I made a delicious guacamole using ripe avocado.

The tree (Persea americana) that produces this fruit, commonly found in warm climates.

The avocado is native to south-central Mexico.

verb

To produce or grow avocados.

They plan to avocado their farm to diversify their crops.

From Spanish 'aguacate', derived from Nahuatl 'āhuacatl'.

guacamole

A dip made from mashed avocado, lime juice, and seasonings, often served with chips.

avocado toast

A dish consisting of mashed avocado spread on toasted bread.

guacamole

A sauce/dip made primarily from avocados.

essential fatty acids

Healthy fats found in avocados.

A term for a wealthy or pretentious person who overemphasizes health and organic food.

She's such an avocado, always talking about her juice cleanse.

Refers to millennials or younger people who are often seen as obsessed with avocados.

They say millennials are just a bunch of avocados.