English Explanatory Dictionary

guacamole

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An avocado-based greenish dip with onions, tomato, and spices, common to Mexican cuisine and often served with tortilla chips.

Pronunciation

/ˌɡwɑ.kəˈmol.i/ /ˌɡwɑ.kəˈmoʊ.leɪ/ /ˌɡwɔ.kəˈməʉl.iː/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-guacamole.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-guacamole.wav

Word forms

guacamole guacamoles

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish guacamole, from Classical Nahuatl āhuacamōlli (from āhuacatl (“avocado”) + mōlli (“sauce; broth”)).

Synonyms

guac

Related words

avocado

Derived words

holy guacamole mockamole peamole salsamole
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