Avocado

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/
• US enPR: ăvÉ™käʹdō, IPA: /É‘vəˈkÉ‘doÊŠ/, /ævəˈkÉ‘doÊŠ/
• Rhymes: -ɑːdəʊ

Origin

From Spanish aguacate, from Nahuatl āhuacatl. Influenced by confusion with Spanish abogado ("lawyer").

Full definition of avocado

Noun

1. The large, usually yellowish-green or black, pulpy fruit of the avocado tree.
2. The avocado tree, , of the laurel family.
3. A dull yellowish-green colour, the colour of the meat of an avocado.

Synonyms

• fruit: alligator pear, avocado pear, butter pear

Derived terms

• avocado pear

Adjective

1. Of a dull yellowish-green colour.