avocado

/ævəˈkɑːdəʊ/ /ævəˈkɑdoʊ/

noun

The large, usually yellowish-green or black, pulpy fruit of the avocado tree.

Examples :

"I spread mashed avocado on my toast for breakfast. "

noun

The avocado tree, Persea americana, of the laurel family.

Examples :

"My favorite fruit salad includes fresh avocado slices. "

fruit food plant biology

noun

A dark chartreuse colour, like the colour of the skin of an avocado.

Examples :

"The avocado-coloured paint on the walls made the classroom feel calm and refreshing. "

color food

adjective

Of a dull yellowish-green colour.

Examples :

"The avocado-colored paint on the classroom walls was a little drab. "

color appearance

Meanings

Examples :

"I spread mashed avocado on my toast for breakfast. "

Examples :

"My favorite fruit salad includes fresh avocado slices. "

Examples :

"The avocado-coloured paint on the walls made the classroom feel calm and refreshing. "

Examples :

"The avocado-colored paint on the classroom walls was a little drab. "

Related Words

yellowish adjective

Somewhat yellow (in colour).

refreshing verb

To renew or revitalize.

classroom noun

A room, often in a school, where classes take place

includes noun

A piece of source code or other content that is dynamically retrieved for inclusion in another item.

mashed verb

To convert into a mash; to reduce to a soft pulpy state by beating or pressure

usually adverb

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

chartreuse noun

A yellow or green liqueur made by Carthusian monks.

colored verb

To give something color.

favorite noun

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

spread noun

The act of spreading.

breakfast noun

The first meal of the day, usually eaten in the morning.

coloured verb

To give something color.