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...al Mexico. They are known for their green-skinned, fleshy body that may be pear-shaped, egg-shaped, or spherical. ...lish, the fruit was initially described as an "avocado pear" or "alligator pear".

'''Avocado''' (pronounced /ævəˈkɑːdoʊ/), also known as '''alligator pear''' or '''butter fruit''', is a fruit-bearing tree species in the laurel fam ...s throughout the world. They have a green-skinned, fleshy body that may be pear-shaped, egg-shaped, or spherical.