Word
guacamole
Phoneticsgua·camole
US/ˌɡwɑkəˈmoʊɫi/
UK/ɡwˌɑːkɐmˈəʊliː/
Definition
n. a green dip made from mashed avocado, lime juice, onions, and tomatoes. It is a popular side dish for tortilla chips and tacos.
n. a traditional Mexican sauce made from mashed avocado, lime juice, onions, and tomatoes. Often used as a dip for tortilla chips or as a topping for various dishes.
Examples
“I love to eat guacamole with tortilla chips.”
“The restaurant serves a fresh guacamole made with ripe avocados and a hint of chili.”
“While the basic recipe remains consistent, many chefs experiment with additional ingredients like garlic, cilantro, or even mango to create a more complex flavor profile in their guacamole.”
Examples
simple
“I love to eat guacamole with tortilla chips.”
contextual
“The restaurant serves a fresh guacamole made with ripe avocados and a hint of chili.”
complex
“While the basic recipe remains consistent, many chefs experiment with additional ingredients like garlic, cilantro, or even mango to create a more complex flavor profile in their guacamole.”
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish guacamole, from Classical Nahuatl āhuacamōlli (from āhuacatl (“avocado”) + mōlli (“sauce; broth”)).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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