guacamole

noun

gua·​ca·​mo·​le ˌgwä-kə-ˈmō-lē How to pronounce guacamole (audio)
: pureed or mashed avocado seasoned with condiments

Examples of guacamole in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Nahuatl āhuacamōlli, from āhuacatl avocado + mōlli sauce

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of guacamole was in 1920

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“Guacamole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guacamole. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

guacamole

noun
gua·​ca·​mo·​le ˌgwäk-ə-ˈmō-lē How to pronounce guacamole (audio)
: spiced mashed avocado that is often served as a spread or dip

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