pistachio

noun

pis·​ta·​chio pə-ˈsta-sh(ē-ˌ)ō How to pronounce pistachio (audio) -ˈstä- How to pronounce pistachio (audio)
plural pistachios
: a small Asian tree (Pistacia vera) of the cashew family whose drupaceous fruit contains a greenish edible seed
also : its seed

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The scent is a warm, tropical blend of salted caramel, pistachio, and vanilla, reminiscent of the brand’s Cheirosa ’62 fragrance (which fueled the rise of the iconic Bum Bum cream. Allure, 17 Jan. 2025 It’s crafted in supple lambskin in Loewe’s sinisterly moody-meets-powdery hues—pistachios, oxblood, etc. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2025 Water can’t do so either—along with pistachios, bananas and many other fresh foods. Reyna Gobel, Scientific American, 26 Dec. 2024 This special collection includes unqiue truffle flavors like the Naga with house made, toasted curry masala and coconut purée and Sveta Sofia with Rose water, pistachio paste, dried rose bud tea and Bronte pistachio. Chelsea Davis, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pistachio 

Word History

Etymology

Italian pistacchio, from Latin pistacium pistachio nut, from Greek pistakion, from pistakē pistachio tree, of Iranian origin; akin to Persian pistah pistachio tree

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pistachio was in 1598

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“Pistachio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pistachio. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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pistachio

noun
plural pistachios
: a small Asian tree that is related to the sumacs and has a fruit containing a greenish edible seed
also : its seed

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