/ˌævəˈkɑːdoʊ/

avo·cado

BrE /ˌævəˈkɑːdəʊ/

NAmE /ˌævəˈkɑːdoʊ/

(

plural

avo·cados) (BrE also ˌavocado ˈpear)

a tropical fruit with hard, dark green skin, soft, light green flesh and a large seed inside. Avocados are not sweet and are sometimes eaten at the beginning of a meal.