avocado

/,ævou'kɑ:dou/ Cách viết khác : (alligator_pear) /'æligeitə,peə/
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avocado

A chef slices a ripe avocado for a salad.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A tropical American tree (Persea americana) bearing large, pulpy green fruits: This refers to the evergreen tree itself, which is cultivated in tropical and Mediterranean climates.
    • A pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich, creamy yellowish-green flesh enclosing a single large seed: This is the edible fruit produced by the avocado tree, known for its high healthy fat content.

  2. Adjective:

    • Of a dull yellowish-green color, resembling the flesh of an avocado fruit: This describes the specific shade of green characteristic of the fruit's interior.
Examples
  • Noun (Fruit):
    • I added sliced avocado to my salad.
    • An avocado is rich in healthy fats and vitamins.
  • Noun (Tree):
    • The avocado in our backyard produces fruit every year.
  • Adjective:
    • She painted the wall an avocado green, a popular color in the 1970s.
Advanced Usage
  • "Avocado toast": A popular dish consisting of mashed avocado spread on toast, often seasoned.
    • Avocado toast with a sprinkle of chili flakes is her favorite breakfast.
  • "Avocado pit/seed": The large, single seed found in the center of the fruit.
    • Some people try to grow an avocado tree from the avocado seed.
Variants and Related Words
  • Alligator pear: (noun) A less common synonym for the avocado fruit, referring to its pear shape and sometimes bumpy, alligator-like skin.
  • Avocado pear: (noun) Another term used, especially in some regions like South Africa and the UK.
Synonyms
  • Alligator pear: (noun) For the fruit.
  • Aguacate: (noun) The Spanish-derived name for the fruit, used in some English contexts.
Related Phrases/Compounds
  • Avocado oil: (noun phrase) Oil extracted from the flesh of the avocado, used in cooking and cosmetics.
    • Avocado oil has a high smoke point, making it good for frying.
  • Avocado dip/guacamole: (noun phrase) A dip made primarily from mashed avocado, often mixed with lime, onion, and cilantro.
    • We made fresh guacamole for the party.
avocado

A chef slices a ripe avocado for a salad.

Adjective
  1. of the dull yellowish green of the meat of an avocado
Noun
  1. tropical American tree bearing large pulpy green fruits
  2. a pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed

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