gazpacho
UK[ɡæsˈpætʃəʊ]US[ɡəˈspɑːtʃoʊ]
n
a cold spanish soup made from raw vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, onions, and cucumbers, usually blended with oil, vinegar, and garlic.
Etymology
the word 'gazpacho' entered english directly from spanish in the mid-19th century. the spanish term likely has its origins in the mozarabic dialect of the iberian peninsula, possibly from the hispano-romance word 'caspa', meaning 'fragments' or 'residue', which itself may derive from a pre-roman substrate language. this etymological link to 'fragments' is thought to refer to the original preparation of the dish, which involved bread crumbs and other leftover ingredients pounded together. over time, the recipe evolved, particularly with the introduction of new world ingredients like tomatoes and peppers, transforming it into the chilled vegetable soup known globally today.
Analysis
the word is a loanword from spanish and is not productively formed from morphemes within the english spelling system. it is treated as a simplex word in english.
Examples
on a hot summer day, nothing is more refreshing than a bowl of chilled gazpacho.
the recipe for traditional andalusian gazpacho includes ripe tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, and olive oil.
she served the gazpacho in small glasses as a starter for the garden party.