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Their name back then — alligator pear — didn’t help matters.—thehustle.co, 5 Apr. 2024 Once known as an alligator pear, the avocado has sailed to prominence on the Instagram feeds of wellness influencers everywhere.—thehustle.co, 5 Apr. 2024 Among the challenges faced by marketers were the fruit’s many names: alligator pear, aguacate, avocado, Calavo—the last a portmanteau of California and avocado.—Alexander Sammon, Harper's Magazine, 16 Oct. 2023 The menu for that evening mentions venison, bacon, and filet mignon; an October 1926 luncheon reportedly contained clam broth, lobster, and alligator pear (that is, avocado) salad.—Mayukh Sen, Bon Appétit, 14 Oct. 2021 Known early on as alligator pears for their coarse texture and dark skin, avocados vary dramatically in color, texture, shape and even size, ranging from as little as a few ounces to up to four pounds per fruit.—Noelle Carter, latimes.com, 16 Mar. 2018
Word History
Etymology
by folk etymology from Spanish aguacate — more at avocado
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