1. California is a major producer of avocados

1. Smooth and soft texture of avocado

2. Avocados are grown in Florida

3. Avocado can be used as a spread on sandwiches

4. Avocado is considered a healthy food

4. To cut an avocado into two equal halves

5. Avocado is a common ingredient in salads

5. To cut an avocado into thin pieces

5. Common way of serving avocados

6. Short form for avocado

7. Avocado oil is extracted from the fruit

8. Avocado toast is a popular dish

9. Avocado tree is a plant

10. Avocados can wrinkle when overripe

11. Avocados contain healthy fats

11. Avocado is often used in various dishes

12. Large pit found in the center of an avocado

13. Color of an unripe avocado

14. Avocado is often used as a dip

15. State of being perfectly ripe

15. Soft and ready to eat avocado

16. Avocado is technically a fruit

17. Another term for an avocado seed