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Definition of guacamole

guacamole

/ˌɡwɑː.kəˈmoʊ.li/
gua · ca · mo · le

Plural:guacamoles
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guacamole Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A thick dip or spread primarily made from mashed avocados, typically mixed with ingredients such as lime juice, onions, cilantro, tomatoes, and chili peppers, originating in Mexican cuisine.

Example

"We ordered a large bowl of tortilla chips and freshly made guacamole to share before the main course."

• Rhymes for guacamole

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from American Spanish guacamole, derived from Classical Nahuatl āhuacamōlli, which is a compound of āhuacatl (avocado) and mōlli (sauce or concoction).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Guacamole. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/guacamole
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