gua·ca·mo·le

[gwah-kuh-moh-lee; Spanish gwah-kah-maw-le]
noun Mexican Cookery.
a dip of mashed avocado mixed with tomato, onion, and seasonings.

Origin:
1915–20; < Mexican Spanish < Nahuatl āhuacamōlli literally, avocado sauce; see avocado, mole6

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guacamole or guachamole (ˌɡwɑːkəˈməʊlɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a spread of mashed avocado, tomato pulp, mayonnaise, and seasoning
2.  any of various Mexican or South American salads containing avocado
 
[from American Spanish, from Nahuatl ahuacamolli, from ahuacatl avocado + molli sauce]
 
guachamole or guachamole
 
n
 
[from American Spanish, from Nahuatl ahuacamolli, from ahuacatl avocado + molli sauce]

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Guacamole is always a great word to know.
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guacamole
1920, from Amer.Sp. guacamole, from Nahuatl ahuaca-molli, from ahuacatl "avocado" + molli "sauce."
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Example sentences
The first thing up was guacamole, which my dinner companion ate by hand.
Consumers should be aware that raw tomatoes are often used in the preparation
  of fresh salsa, guacamole, and many other dishes.
So, candidates, the take-home message here is: do not order the guacamole.
For moms and dads, try the grilled to order fajitas and have fresh guacamole
  made at the table.
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