pistachio
Americannoun
plural
pistachios-
the nut of a Eurasian tree, Pistacia vera, of the cashew family, containing an edible, greenish kernel.
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the kernel itself, used for flavoring.
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the tree itself.
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pistachio nut flavor.
noun
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an anacardiaceous tree, Pistacia vera, of the Mediterranean region and W Asia, with small hard-shelled nuts
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Also called: pistachio nut. the nut of this tree, having an edible green kernel
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the sweet flavour of the pistachio nut, used esp in ice creams
adjective
Etymology
Origin of pistachio
1375–1425; < Italian pistacchio < Latin pistācium < Greek pistákion pistachio nut, diminutive of pistákē pistachio tree < Middle Persian *pistak ( Persian pista ); replacing late Middle English pistace < Middle French < Latin, as above
Vocabulary lists containing pistachio
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Example Sentences
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To make them, cafes melt marshmallows to create a chewy outer layer mixed with chocolate, then fill individual portions with pistachio cream and kadaif before dusting the top with cocoa powder.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
Hand-crafted from a range of materials, including ceramic and pistachio shells, the teapots reinterpret a classic household item with an “Alice in Wonderland” charm.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025
And ever since Yelp put star ratings in our pockets, everyone’s been performing as a food critic, one pistachio croissant at a time.
From Salon • Jul. 22, 2025
The Dubai Chocolate Strawberry Cup with homemade pistachio paste and fresh frozen yogurt is a best seller.
From Salon • Jun. 25, 2025
On one of the first warm days, Omer and Liyana licked pistachio ice cream cones as they sat on an iron bench near the Russian Orthodox Church with its onion domes.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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