midshipman's butter
NOUN
alligator pear
Synonyms
WEAK
Example Sentences
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It is about the size and shape of a large pear; Ð called also avocado pear, alligator pear, midshipman's butter.
From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Webster, Noah
