alligatorpear

noun
UK /ˈælɪɡeɪtə peə/
US /ˈælɪɡeɪtər pɛr/

An alligator pear is a green fruit with soft, creamy flesh inside.

She cut the alligator pear in half and scooped out the middle with a spoon.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A tropical tree that grows this fruit.

The alligator pear tree in their garden is taller than the house.

3. The color of the fruit's skin, a dark green.

He painted the kitchen walls an alligator pear shade.

4. A nickname for someone who loves avocados.

My little brother is a true alligator pear—he eats one every day.