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guacamole

Pronunciation: /ˌgwɑːkəˈməʊleɪ, -li/

Definition of guacamole

noun

[mass noun]
  • a dish of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onion, tomatoes, chilli peppers, and seasoning.

Origin:

Latin American Spanish, from Nahuatl ahuacamolli, from ahuacatl 'avocado' + molli 'sauce'

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Remember that guacamole begins with gua- and ends with -mole; it is a Spanish word from Latin America.

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