guacamole
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English [edit]
Etymology [edit]
From Spanish guacamole, from Classical Nahuatl āhuacamōlli.
Pronunciation [edit]
- Rhymes: -əʊli
Noun [edit]
guacamole (countable and uncountable; plural guacamoles)
- An avocado-based greenish dip with onions, tomato, and spices. Common to Mexican cuisine, it is often served with tortilla chips.
Synonyms [edit]
- (avocado-based greenish dip): (informal) guac
Translations [edit]
avocado-based greenish dip
See also [edit]
Spanish [edit]
Alternative forms [edit]
- guacamol (Central America, Cuba)
Etymology [edit]
From Classical Nahuatl āhuacamōlli, from āhuacatl (“avocado fruit”) + mōlli (“sauce, something ground”).
Pronunciation [edit]
- IPA: /ɡwa.kaˈmo.le/, /wa.kaˈmo.le/
Noun [edit]
guacamole m (plural guacamoles)
Related terms [edit]
Descendants [edit]
- English: guacamole