Avocados

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A fruit characterized by its creamy flesh and smooth skin, often green, that is utilized in a variety of dishes for both its taste and nutritional value
2. This berry features a unique consistency and is commonly used in numerous culinary preparations, valued for its rich nutrients and health advantages
3. The edible fruit with a soft, buttery texture and green outer skin often eaten fresh or in salads

Etymology: "Avocados" is the plural of "avocado," which came into English in the late 17th century, first as "avocado pear." The fruit's name traces back to the Nahuatl "āhuacatl," which also meant "testicle," a reference to the shape of the fruit. Spanish speakers borrowed it as "aguacate," and later altered it to "avocado," probably by association with "abogado" ("lawyer"), a change that has no connection to the fruit. English took the Spanish form, and the plural simply adds "-s."

Synonyms: pear, alligator pear