noun
- A pear-shaped fruit with dark green skin, pale green flesh, and a large pit; the avocado.
Usage: Spanish loanword; primarily used in Spanish-speaking contexts or bilingual communities in the U.S.
Examples
- She sliced the aguacate in half and removed the pit.
- The market had fresh aguacates from Mexico.
- He spread aguacate on his toast for breakfast.
- Aguacates are rich in healthy fats and nutrients.
- The recipe calls for one ripe aguacate.