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GAZPACHO

/ɡəsˈpɑːt͡ʃəʊ/
Noungaz-PA-chogaz-pa-cho · 3 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020

Meaning

A cold soup of Spanish origin, made with olive oil, vinegar, bread and raw vegetables such as tomatoes, garlic, onion, cucumber and sweet peppers.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Spanish gazpacho, perhaps via Mozarabic *gazpelağo from Latin gazophylacium (“treasure-chest in a church”), alluding to the diversity of its contents. Alternatively, related to Spanish caspicias (“remnants”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

bisquebouillabaissebouillonbrothchowderconsommeborschtburgoogumbojulienne

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020.

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