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Acapulco gold

Acapulco gold

9.3
A strong, popular type of marijuana first grown near Acapulco, Mexico
  • noun
  • /ˌækəˈpuːlkoʊ ɡoʊld/
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  • Rumors spread quickly when people found out he was selling Acapulco gold at the concert.

Examples

  • Acapulco gold is fantastic!

  • Some musicians in the 1970s famously referenced Acapulco gold in their songs.

  • Because of its reputation, Acapulco gold became a highly prized strain among cannabis enthusiasts.

  • Many people consider Acapulco gold to be the best marijuana.

  • Many cannabis connoisseurs consider Acapulco gold to be one of the best strains available.

  • He traded several samples of Acapulco gold at the festival, hoping to impress his friends.

  • Illegal in many countries, Acapulco gold remains famous for its potency and unique flavor.

Synonyms

Mexican green
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A strong type of marijuana from Mexico

is a narrower, highly sought after variety tied to one specific local region

How Potent

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Surface Forms

Acapulco gold singular
Acapulco golds plural

Morphology

Acapulco + gold

Although the parts 'Acapulco' (a place) and 'gold' (valuable metal/quality) suggest a valuable thing associated with Acapulco, they do not indicate cannabis. The phrase is a lexicalized product/strain name for a type of marijuana, a culturally specific referent that a B1 learner who only knows the constituents would not be able to predict.

Etymology

Acapulco gold comes from a famous kind of marijuana grown near Acapulco whose buds looked yellow-brown like gold and were very strong. That's why the phrase means 'a very potent, prized strain'.