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avocado
noun
av·o·ca·do
ˌä-və-ˈkä-(ˌ)dō 
ˌa-
ˌa-
plural avocados also avocadoes
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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The brunch menu is stacked with decadent options, from a creative lineup of toasts–including French, prime rib, avocado, and smoked salmon–to soufflé pancakes and mimosa flights.
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Taryn White, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The flour-in-the-bag method to ripen avocados includes placing an avocado in a paper bag with a layer of flour to absorb excess moisture and prevent spoilage, while trapping ethylene gas.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Thousands of tons of drugs have moved through the city over the decades, hidden in vehicle compartments, in suburban stash houses and semitrailer loads of everything from avocados to live sheep.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Many fruits, vegetables, legumes, and seeds are good sources of fiber, including avocados, lentils, and berries.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
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Taryn White, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
The flour-in-the-bag method to ripen avocados includes placing an avocado in a paper bag with a layer of flour to absorb excess moisture and prevent spoilage, while trapping ethylene gas.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Thousands of tons of drugs have moved through the city over the decades, hidden in vehicle compartments, in suburban stash houses and semitrailer loads of everything from avocados to live sheep.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
Many fruits, vegetables, legumes, and seeds are good sources of fiber, including avocados, lentils, and berries.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 July 2025
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“Avocado.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avocado. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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avocado
noun
av·o·ca·do
ˌav-ə-ˈkäd-ō
ˌäv-
ˌäv-
plural avocados also avocadoes
: the usually green pear-shaped edible fruit of a tropical American tree that has a rich oily flesh
also
: the tree that bears this fruit
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