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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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Opt for healthy unsaturated fats, such as avocado, olive oil, and fish.
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Use ingredients like coconut oil, avocado, honey, olive oil, or aloe vera to get serious shine and smoothing benefits.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 29 July 2025
The new direct-acting anti-coagulates like Eliquis and Xarelto are less likely to cause brain hemorrhages and don't require people to avoid eating vitamin K-rich foods like spinach, garlic or avocados.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 July 2025
Heat 2 tablespoons avocado or sunflower oil in a saute pan until hot.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 23 July 2025
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Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 July 2025
Use ingredients like coconut oil, avocado, honey, olive oil, or aloe vera to get serious shine and smoothing benefits.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 29 July 2025
The new direct-acting anti-coagulates like Eliquis and Xarelto are less likely to cause brain hemorrhages and don't require people to avoid eating vitamin K-rich foods like spinach, garlic or avocados.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 26 July 2025
Heat 2 tablespoons avocado or sunflower oil in a saute pan until hot.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 23 July 2025
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“Avocado.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/avocado. Accessed 5 Aug. 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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