avo

¹

[ a-voh, ah-voh ]

noun

, Informal.

1. avocado ( def ).

avo

²

[ ah-voo ]

noun

, plural a·vos.

1. a money of account of Macao, one 100th of a pataca.

Word History and Origins

Origin of avo¹

First recorded in 2000–05; by shortening

Origin of avo²

First recorded in 1905–10; from Portuguese: literally, “trifle,” shortening of oitavo “eighth”; octave

Example Sentences

“The emergency is now,” said Avo Makdessian, executive director of the First 5 Assn.

From Los Angeles Times

The largest seismic event within 24 hours of the AVO alert was a magnitude 3.9 earthquake under Tanaga.

From Washington Times

Geological Survey geophysicist stationed at the AVO, told the AP.

From Washington Times

Conhecimento passado de geração em geração, que inclui tudo que Josiel aprendeu com o avô e o pai sobre os ritmos do rio e como viver dele.

From Science Magazine

Many cigar smokers have enjoyed the Avo XO, a fine Dominican cigar.

From New York Times