: Noted artist Georgia O'Keeffe famously featured "alligator pears" in several of her early 1920s still-life paintings.
: In the game Final Fantasy XIV , "Alligator Pear" is a gatherable item found in the South Shroud. alligator pear
: Oils from the fruit are used in cosmetics and medicine for lotions, hair care, and treating skin conditions like eczema. Cultural References : Noted artist Georgia O'Keeffe famously featured "alligator
: While mostly replaced by "avocado" in commercial settings, the name still persists in parts of the Caribbean (often shortened to just "pear"), the UK, and historical contexts. Cultural References : While mostly replaced by "avocado"
: It is believed to be a corruption of the Spanish word aguacate , which evolved through various English renderings like avogato and avogato pear before becoming alligator pear .
: Commonly eaten raw in salads, mashed for sandwiches (dating back to at least 1938), or used in smoothies and desserts.