guacamole

noun

gua·​ca·​mo·​le ˌgwä-kə-ˈmō-lē How to pronounce guacamole (audio)
plural guacamoles
: pureed or mashed avocado that is typically mixed with lime juice, cilantro, tomatoes, chili peppers, onions, and salt and that is usually served as a dip, spread, or topping
Ample tartness and seasoning are our other secrets to a well-balanced guacamole. … make sure to add enough lime juice to give a burst of freshness and acidity to cut through the fatty avocados.Gonzalo Guzmán and Stacy Adimando
But everything on the menu tastes like someone's mother made it, from the mashed-to-order jumbo avocados Yolanda transforms into noticeably rich guacamole, to the steamy tamales …Craig LaBan
You'll find recipes for nacho-friendly sauces, salsas, guacamoles, beans, vegetables, and proteins.Penny and Ed Cherubino

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Here’s a recipe for a savory bacon, egg and guacamole breakfast sandwich. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 Since the recipe called for homemade cheese dip, pico de gallo, and guacamole, the entire cooking process took about 45 minutes. Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Oct. 2024 What to expect: The menu includes items like a bacon-fig-jam guacamole, an al pastor bowl, a Coca-Cola-marinated steak taco and the option to create your own tacos. Zachery Eanes, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024 Ajo Al’s Mexican Cafe 3 courses $55/couple Beverage included Dine-in only Make a date night out of it at this longtime family eatery by sharing an order of chile con queso or guacamole to start. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for guacamole 

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of guacamole was in 1891

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“Guacamole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/guacamole. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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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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