butter pear

noun

The avocado.

Meanings

nounbutter pear (plural butter pears)

plural butter pears

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

Synonyms & antonyms

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Origin

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

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Translations

Polish bera
  • beraa juicy, delicate-textured French variety of pear
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