avocado

Meanings

• noun

  A pear-shaped fruit with a thick green skin and buttery-textured flesh inside, often eaten as a healthy food due to its rich source of healthy monounsaturated fats, fiber, and various nutrients.

  - "I love adding sliced avocado to my salad."
  - "Can you pass the avocado please?"

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Pronunciation

1. /ævəˈkɑdoʊ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1762605"

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Synonyms

abacate , alligator pear , avocado pear , butter pear , alligator pear , avocado pear , butter fruit , butter pear

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with avocado
anaconda , condona , onda

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Variants

List of all variants of avocado that leads to same result
avocado , avocadoes , avocados , avocado pear , avocadoe pears , avocado toast , avocado toasts

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'avocado' comes from the Aztec Nahuatl word 'āhuacatl,' meaning 'testicle' due to its pear-like shape.

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Trivia

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1. Avocados are rich in monounsaturated fats, which can help lower bad cholesterol levels in the blood.

2. Avocados are actually a berry, not a vegetable.

3. The largest avocado ever recorded weighed over 16 pounds!

4. Avocados are high in fiber, with one serving providing about 10 grams.

5. Avocados are a good source of potassium, with more potassium than a banana.

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Related Concepts

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1. Guacamole: A popular Mexican dip made with mashed avocados, lime juice, onions, tomatoes, and spices.

2. Avocado toast: A simple and healthy breakfast or snack made by toasting bread and spreading mashed avocado on top.

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Culture

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Avocados have been a staple food in Central and South America for thousands of years. They were considered sacred by the Aztecs and were used for various religious and cultural purposes. Avocados have been featured in literature, such as in Mark Twain's 'Roughing It,' where he describes his first experience with the fruit. They have also been a popular ingredient in Mexican cuisine, such as guacamole and avocado toast.

How to Memorize "avocado"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize avocado, visualize a pear-shaped fruit with a thick green skin and buttery-textured flesh inside.

2. associate
   

   - Associate avocado with healthy eating and good fats.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Avocado: A Very Oily, Creamy, Delicious, and Oblong Fruit' to remember the key features of the fruit.

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