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pistachio Definition

pis·tachio (pi stas̸hē ō, -stäs̸hē ō, -stas̸hō)

noun pl. pistachios -·chios′

  1. a small tree (Pistacia vera) of the cashew family
  2. its edible, greenish seed
  3. the flavor of this nut
  4. a light yellow-green color

Etymology: It pistacchio < L pistacium < Gr pistakion < pistakē, pistachio tree < OPers pistah

pistachio Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • nut: You can also purchase pistachio nuts in a pint glass, with a second pint glass provided for the shells!
  • cream: Examples are: spinach and pistachio ice cream; mushrooms and mashed potatoes.
  • tree: Again The pistachio tree is so called because the shell of its fruit gives forth the scent of pure nard.
  • paste: Divide the remainder of the pistachio paste into two.
  • orchard: Frequently asked questions about biological control of weeds Comments Dear Sirs, We have more than 1000 hectares of pistachio orchards in Iran.
  • green: When this was upgraded to the four-wheel drive Jensen FF it was suggested that pistachio green was the latest color - a must have.

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