pistachio
noun
the nut of a Eurasian tree, Pistacia vera, of the cashew family, containing an edible, greenish kernel.
pistachios
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pluralof pistachio.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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When the 2023 flood came, his crew scrambled to set up about 30 diesel pumps and sent water flowing onto a vineyard and orchards of almonds, pistachios and olives.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
In 2021, the Chinese city of Ningbo successfully traded $2 million worth of Chinese car parts for Iranian pistachios, bypassing the Swift network, according to Chinese media.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Despite arable land making up just three percent of the territory, it is one of Argentina's main producers of olive oil, grapes, tomatoes and pistachios.
From Barron's ● Jun. 15, 2026
Much of the water released from the dam goes to irrigate crops including almonds, pistachios, oranges, grapes and tomatoes.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
I wonder how pistachios crushed with rosewater syrup and sweet cheese would taste.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
