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Meaning of avocado

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

avocado

Pronunciation:/ævəˈkɑːdəʊ//ævəˈkɑdoʊ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The large, usually yellowish-green or black, pulpy fruit of the avocado tree.

    Synonyms:abacatealligator pearavocado pearbutter pear
  2. The avocado tree, Persea americana, of the laurel family.

  3. A dark chartreuse colour, like the colour of the skin of an avocado.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of a dull yellowish-green colour.