avocado tree
nounmasculine/ɐ.bɐ.kɐ.ˈtɐj.ɾu/medium
a·ba·ca·tei·ro
Definition
Tree of the family Lauraceae (Persea americana), native to Central America, which produces the avocado fruit.
The avocado tree in the garden bore a lot of fruit this year.
Avocado trees need a mild climate to thrive.
Common collocations
avocado treeplant an avocado tree
Etymology
De abacate + -eiro.