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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A thick paste of mashed avocado, often combined with citrus juice, onion, and seasonings and usually served as a dip.

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  • noun An avocado-based greenish dip with onions, tomato, and spices. Common to Mexican cuisine, it is often served with tortilla chips.

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  • noun a dip made of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onions and other seasonings

Etymologies

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition

[American Spanish, from Nahuatl ahuacamolli : ahuacatl, avocado + molli, sauce, paste.]

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From Spanish guacamole, from Classical Nahuatl āhuacamōlli.

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