Avocados
Avocados (== Template:IPA
The Template:IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a system of phonetic notation based primarily on the Latin alphabet. It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of the sounds of spoken language.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of the term "IPA" is /aɪ piː eɪ/ in English.
Etymology
The term "IPA" is an acronym for the International Phonetic Alphabet. The International Phonetic Association, founded in 1886, created the IPA to provide a single, universal system for the transcription of spoken language.
Related Terms
- Phonetic notation: A system used to visually represent the sounds of speech. The IPA is one type of phonetic notation.
- Phonetics: The study of the physical sounds of human speech. It is concerned with the physical properties of speech sounds (phonemes), and the processes of their physiological production, auditory reception, and neurophysiological perception.
- Phonology: The study of the way sounds function within a particular language or languages. While phonetics concerns the physical production, acoustic transmission and perception of the sounds of speech, phonology describes the way sounds function within a particular language or languages.
- Transcription (linguistics): The systematic representation of spoken language in written form. The source of the words transcribe and transcription, the term means "to write across" in Latin, and it's the process of converting spoken language into written form. In linguistics, this is often done using the IPA.
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Avocados are a fruit, scientifically known as Persea americana, that originated from south-central Mexico. They are known for their green-skinned, fleshy body that may be pear-shaped, egg-shaped, or spherical.
Etymology
The term "avocado" comes from the Spanish word aguacate, which in turn comes from the Nahuatl word āhuacatl. In English, the fruit was initially described as an "avocado pear" or "alligator pear".
Nutritional Value
Avocados are highly nutritious, containing a wide variety of nutrients, including 20 different vitamins and minerals. They are rich in Vitamin K, Folate, Vitamin C, Potassium, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin E. They also contain small amounts of Magnesium, Manganese, Copper, Iron, Zinc, Phosphorous, and Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), and Vitamin B3 (Niacin).
Health Benefits
Avocados are known for their health benefits. They are high in Monounsaturated fat, which is a "good" fat that helps lower bad cholesterol. They are also high in fiber, which can help you feel full longer and aid in weight loss. Avocados are also a good source of antioxidants, including Lutein and Zeaxanthin, which are important for eye health.
Related Terms
- Guacamole: A dip made from ripe avocados, often with added ingredients such as onions, tomatoes, and cilantro.
- Avocado oil: An oil pressed from the fruit of the avocado. It is used in cooking and cosmetics.
- Hass Avocado: A specific cultivar of avocado that is the most commercially popular in many countries.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Avocados
- Wikipedia's article - Avocados
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski