alligator pear
Meaning
An avocado.
Synonyms
Translations
avocat
avocado
Avocado
aguacate
αβοκάντο
abacate
alvocat
أفوكادو
Persea gratissima
avocadoEtymology
The "alligator" is likely an alteration of Spanish aguacate, perhaps influenced by the similarity in texture between the skin of the fruit and of an alligator.
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