alligator pear

noun
UK: /ˈælɪɡeɪtər peər/
US: /ˈælɪɡeɪtər per/

  1. Another name for an avocado, a fruit with green skin and a large seed.

    1. I bought an alligator pear at the store today because they were on sale. [ ] [ ]
    2. Some people call the avocado an alligator pear, due to its shape and rough skin. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

avocado

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "alligator pear" is /ˈælɪɡeɪtər peər/ in British English and /ˈælɪɡeɪtər per/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "alligator pear": avocado.

Example usage of "alligator pear": "I bought an alligator pear at the store today because they were on sale.". More examples on the page.