avocado

n. a fruit with thick green or black skin, a large seed, and soft, creamy green flesh.

n. the edible, fatty fruit of the avocado tree, characterized by a large central stone and oily pulp.

“She mashed a ripe avocado to make guacamole for the party.”

“The chef recommended selecting an avocado that yields slightly to gentle pressure, ensuring the texture is ideal for the salad.”

n. the tropical tree that produces avocado fruits.

n. an evergreen tree, Persea americana, belonging to the laurel family and native to the Americas.

“They planted an avocado in the backyard, hoping for fruit in a few years.”

“Commercial avocado cultivation requires specific soil drainage and temperature conditions to prevent root rot and ensure a consistent harvest.”

Technical

adj. having a dark yellowish-green color.

adj. describing a specific dull yellowish-green color; typically non-gradable.

“He wore an avocado green shirt that matched his eyes.”

“The bathroom tiles were a dated avocado shade that the new homeowners intended to replace immediately.”