avocado
/,ævou'kɑ:dou/ Cách viết khác : (alligator_pear) /'æligeitə,peə/
Definition
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.
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.
Adjective
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of the dull yellowish green of the meat of an avocado
Noun
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tropical American tree bearing large pulpy green fruits
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a pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed
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