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avocado
noun
av·o·ca·do
ˌä-və-ˈkä-(ˌ)dō 
ˌa-
ˌa-
plural avocados also avocadoes
1
: a pulpy green- to purple-skinned nutty-flavored fruit of any of various tropical American trees (genus Persea especially P. americana) of the laurel family
also
: a tree bearing avocados
2
: a light yellowish green
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According to Zoe, an optimal diet for longevity is plant-rich, high in fiber, includes probiotic foods, and features healthy fats like nuts, seeds, and avocados, while keeping alcohol consumption minimal.
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Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Among the areas devastated by the fire were avocado orchards in Ventura County, which is now the largest avocado producer in California.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Researchers assumed a weekly trip to the grocery store would include buying coffee, beer, shrimp, beef, bananas, avocados, jam and olive oil.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
To help people dispose of food waste more sustainably, Mill Industries last year launched a kitchen appliance that uses a dual-grinding system—powerful enough to break down avocado pits—to turn food scraps into dry grounds overnight.
—Jared Lindzon, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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Priya Oberoi, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
Among the areas devastated by the fire were avocado orchards in Ventura County, which is now the largest avocado producer in California.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Researchers assumed a weekly trip to the grocery store would include buying coffee, beer, shrimp, beef, bananas, avocados, jam and olive oil.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 21 Nov. 2024
To help people dispose of food waste more sustainably, Mill Industries last year launched a kitchen appliance that uses a dual-grinding system—powerful enough to break down avocado pits—to turn food scraps into dry grounds overnight.
—Jared Lindzon, TIME, 30 Oct. 2024
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avocado
noun
av·o·ca·do
ˌav-ə-ˈkäd-ō
ˌäv-
ˌäv-
plural avocados also avocadoes
: the usually green pear-shaped edible fruit of a tropical American tree that has a rich oily flesh
also
: the tree that bears this fruit
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