Some 16th-century Italian clergymen tried to ban coffee because they believed it to be “satanic.” However, Pope Clement VII loved coffee so much that he lifted the ban and had coffee baptized in 1600.
GUACAMOLE
guacamole
(noun) a dip made of mashed avocado mixed with chopped onions and other seasonings
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
guacamole (countable and uncountable, plural guacamoles)
An avocado-based greenish dip with onions, tomato, and spices. Common to Mexican cuisine, it is often served with tortilla chips.
Synonyms
• (avocado-based greenish dip): (informal) guac
Source: Wiktionary
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