GUACAMOLE Definition & Meaning

guacamole

[ gwah-kuh-moh-lee; Spanish gwah-kah-maw-le ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

Mexican Cooking.

a dip of mashed avocado mixed with tomato, onion, and seasonings.

guacamole

/ ˌɡ��ɑː��əˈ��əʊ��ɪ /

noun

a spread of mashed avocado, tomato pulp, mayonnaise, and seasoning
any of various Mexican or South American salads containing avocado

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of guacamole¹

1915–20; < Mexican Spanish < Nahuatl ��ܲ��ō�� literally, avocado sauce; avocado, mole ⁶

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of guacamole¹

from American Spanish, from Nahuatl ahuacamolli, from ahuacatl avocado + molli sauce

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Related dishes like guacamole could also become more expensive.

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The 25% tax that Trump plans to slap on Canadian and Mexican imports as soon as Saturday could drive up the price of guacamole and trucks, among many other things.

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Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright said the fast-casual Mexican restaurant does not currently plan to raise its guacamole prices, though he cautioned that this may change depending on how long the tariffs remain in effect.

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It offers the neighborhood a lot more than guacamole.

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However, with the introduction of new tariffs, the US Agriculture Department has warned that the cost of avocados - along with popular avocado-based dishes like guacamole - could surge, especially by Super Bowl Sunday on 9 February.

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