guacamole
/ˌɡwɑ.kəˈmoʊ.leɪ/
ɡwɑ · KƏMOƱ · leɪ (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
An avocado-based greenish dip with onions, tomato, and spices, common to Mexican cuisine and often served with tortilla chips.
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish guacamole, from Classical Nahuatl āhuacamōlli (from āhuacatl (“avocado”) + mōlli (“sauce; broth”)).
Example Sentences
- "Typical Mexican food is prepared here according to ancient recipes and served in orthodox sequence, that is, guacamole at the beginning and frijoles at the end."
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