Avocado
(noun)
A pear-shaped fruit with a rough green or blackish skin and a smooth oily edible flesh.
Origin:
From the nahuatl word "ahuacatl" meaning testicle, which is thought to be because of the avocado"s shape.
Examples:
- She made guacamole by mashing avocado, lime juice, and spices together.
- He added avocado to his sandwich for a creamy texture.
- The avocado tree is a tropical plant that needs a lot of heat and moisture to grow.
- The avocado is high in healthy monounsaturated fats and potassium.
- She uses avocado oil as a natural moisturizer for her skin.