avocado

/əˈvɒkədoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

The edible fruit of the avocado tree, having a green or purple skin and a creamy, nutritious pulp.

“She added sliced avocado to her salad for extra nutrition.”

2. verb

To make something smoother or creamier, especially by adding avocado pulp.

“The chef avocadoed the sauce to give it a richer texture.”

Synonyms

  • alligator pear
  • guacamole

Antonyms

  • inedible
  • inedible fruit