Is avocado a vegetable?

Avocado is technically not a vegetable, it is a fruit. The edible part of the plant, which contains the seed, is classified as a fruit. An avocado grows on a tree and has a large seed inside. Although avocado is often used like a vegetable in cooking, it is still a fruit. Avocado is a healthy and versatile ingredient that can be used, for example, in salads, on bread or in smoothies.

Source: Helsingin Sanomat