Guacamole Meaning: The Hebrew Word גְּוָאקָמוֹלִי Explained

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גְּוָאקָמוֹלִי

guacamole

Everyday Hebrew

MeaningA green dip made from mashed avocados, often with onions, tomatoes, and spices.

HistoryThis word is not from Hebrew. It comes from the Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztec people in Mexico long ago. Their word was "āhuacamōlli", which means "avocado sauce". The word came into Hebrew from Spanish.

Example

אני אוהב לאכול נאצ'וס עם גוואקמולי.

I like to eat nachos with guacamole.

Illustration of a creamy green bowl of guacamole with red tomatoes and white onions, served with golden tortilla chips on a w