: 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. alligator pear
: Renowned for being high in monounsaturated fats and free of cholesterol and sodium. Vitamins : Rich in vitamins C, E, K, and B-6. : It is believed to be a corruption
: Noted artist Georgia O'Keeffe famously featured "alligator pears" in several of her early 1920s still-life paintings. alligator pear