Thanks a lot everyone.

Unfortunately, I wont't be collecting a 20$ from my hubby since the bet involved the folks in our office.

I think some of you may be right though, the French influence in Québec could have made the word rarer. We have adopted many French words into our vocabulary that are not in any other English-speaking country.

And Haas avocados are definitely *the* best. Mmmmmm, pitted with diced shrimps in the centre and a light creamy dressing on top,mmmmmmmmm.