avocado
UK: ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊ | US: ˌɑːvəˈkɑːdoʊ
n. a tropical fruit with a rough green or dark purple skin, creamy flesh, and a large seed
n. the tree that bears this fruit
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The word "avocado" originates from the Spanish "aguacate," which itself derives from the Nahuatl (Aztec language) word "āhuacatl," meaning "testicle" (a reference to the fruit's shape). Spanish colonists adapted the term, and English later borrowed it with phonetic adjustments. The spelling "avocado" emerged from folk etymology, influenced by the Spanish word "avocado" (now "abogado," meaning "lawyer"), due to similar pronunciation.
She made a delicious guacamole using ripe avocados.
The avocado tree in our backyard produces fruit every summer.
Avocados are rich in healthy fats and vitamins.
He sliced an avocado for his morning toast.
The demand for avocados has increased globally in recent years.