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Vocabulary Entry
persea
|noun • noun
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N
noun
A genus of flowering plants in the laurel family, including the avocado tree.
Example Sentences
"Persea includes the avocado tree."
"The botanist studied a species of Persea."
"Persea trees grow in warm climates."
N
noun
An avocado tree or its fruit.
Example Sentences
"The Persea in the garden bore fruit."
"She picked an avocado from the Persea tree."
"Persea fruit is rich and creamy."