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Definition of Avocado

1. Noun. A pear-shaped tropical fruit with green or blackish skin and rich yellowish pulp enclosing a single large seed.

2. Adjective. Of the dull yellowish green of the meat of an avocado.

3. Noun. Tropical American tree bearing large pulpy green fruits.

Definition of Avocado

1. n. The pulpy fruit of Persea gratissima, a tree of tropical America. It is about the size and shape of a large pear; -- called also avocado pear, alligator pear, midshipman's butter.

Definition of Avocado

1. the edible fruit of a tropical tree [n -DOS or -DOES]

Medical Definition of Avocado

1. The pulpy fruit of Persea gratissima, a tree of tropical America. It is about the size and shape of a large pear. Synonym: avocado pear, alligator pear, midshipman's butter. Origin: Corrupted from the Mexican ahuacatl: cf. Sp. Aguacate, F. Aguacate, avocat, G. Avogadobaum. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Avocado

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