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Bowl of guacamole surrounded by tortilla chips on a wooden plate, with tomatoes and limes blurred in the background.

Cluster of ripe green avocados (Persea americana) hanging from a tree branch with glossy leaves, set against a background of greenery and a paved path.

A whole avocado and an avocado sliced in half, showing the large pit, or seed, inside.

Plate of corn nachos topped with melted cheese, seasoned beef, diced tomatoes, guacamole, and drizzled sour cream, served on a blue-rimmed plate.

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Bowl of guacamole surrounded by tortilla chips on a wooden plate, with tomatoes and limes blurred in the background.

guacamole

Guacamole, a spread or dip made of peeled and mashed ripe avocados and other ingredients.

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Cluster of ripe green avocados (Persea americana) hanging from a tree branch with glossy leaves, set against a background of greenery and a paved path.

avocados

Avocados on the tree (Persea americana).

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A whole avocado and an avocado sliced in half, showing the large pit, or seed, inside.

avocado

An avocado contains one large seed.

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Plate of corn nachos topped with melted cheese, seasoned beef, diced tomatoes, guacamole, and drizzled sour cream, served on a blue-rimmed plate.

nachos

Nachos, a popular appetizer typically consisting of tortilla chips covered with melted...

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