English Explanatory Dictionary

butter pear

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The avocado.
  2. A juicy, delicate-textured French variety of pear.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-butter pear.wav

Word forms

butter pear butter pears

Etymology

(avocado): From its pear-like shape and buttery texture.

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