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Where does the word "guacamole" come from? It comes from Nahuatl ahuacamolli, passing through Spanish before entering English (1900s).
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Where does the word "guacamole" come from? It comes from Nahuatl ahuacamolli, passing through Spanish before entering English (1900s).
Guacamole’s story begins in Nahuatl: ahuacamolli meant “avocado sauce.” Combining "ahuacatl" (avocado) and "molli" (sauce). By 1500s-1600s, the word had taken hold in Spanish as guacamole. Nahuatl 'avocado sauce', from 'ahuacatl', avocado, plus 'molli', sauce. It reached English by 1900s as guacamole. Became a Super Bowl party staple in the US. Today, guacamole means a dip or side dish made from mashed avocado, typically with lime and seasonings.
- Stage 1 · Nahuatl · pre-1500s ahuacamolli "avocado sauce", combining "ahuacatl" (avocado) and "molli" (sauce).
- Stage 2 · Spanish · 1500s-1600s guacamole "an avocado-based dip", Nahuatl 'avocado sauce', from 'ahuacatl', avocado, plus 'molli', sauce.
- Stage 3 · English · 1900s guacamole "a dip made from mashed avocado", became a Super Bowl party staple in the US.