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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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Rohit Arora, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
By contrast, olive oil and avocado oil are considered fruit oils.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Plus, the property has lemon and avocado trees and a rustic barn, which are perfect inspiration for any Pinterest board.
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Rohit Arora, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
By contrast, olive oil and avocado oil are considered fruit oils.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Plus, the property has lemon and avocado trees and a rustic barn, which are perfect inspiration for any Pinterest board.
—Ally Neagen, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2025
Some nuts, vegetables and fruits — including the beloved avocado — will cost more.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Avocado.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avocado. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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