pistachio
noun
pis·ta·chio pə-ˈsta-sh(ē-ˌ)ō 
-ˈstä-
-ˈstä- plural pistachios
: a small Asian tree (Pistacia vera) of the cashew family whose drupaceous fruit contains a greenish edible seed
also : its seed
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web For ice cream lovers who like a bit of a bite to their velvety dessert, one of Booza's most popular flavors is the ashta with pistachio, with nut pieces already blended in. 
Megha Mcswain, Chron, 19 July 2022 The pistachio is as rich as and full-flavored as gelato. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2022 Other variations have included a peach amaretto and lemon verbena, as well as basil and pistachio. Genevieve Yam, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2022 Jennifer nudged me toward the ricotta-pistachio gelato, a masterpiece of tang and subtlety. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2022 Jisoo squeals when a mosquito flies her way, while Jennie makes fake nails with empty pistachio shells. Haeryun Kang, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2022 Follow that up with a scoop of pistachio at Gorgeous Gelato and call it a day. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2022 Marinated filet is served in a costra (crispy melted cheese wrap) with avocado and the secret ingredient of spicy pistachio serrano salsa on a blue corn tortilla. San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2022 This tropical beach scent with notes of pistachio and salted caramel will take you right to Copacabana Beach! Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Apr. 2022 See More
Megha Mcswain, Chron, 19 July 2022 The pistachio is as rich as and full-flavored as gelato. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 14 July 2022 Other variations have included a peach amaretto and lemon verbena, as well as basil and pistachio. Genevieve Yam, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2022 Jennifer nudged me toward the ricotta-pistachio gelato, a masterpiece of tang and subtlety. Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2022 Jisoo squeals when a mosquito flies her way, while Jennie makes fake nails with empty pistachio shells. Haeryun Kang, Rolling Stone, 23 May 2022 Follow that up with a scoop of pistachio at Gorgeous Gelato and call it a day. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Apr. 2022 Marinated filet is served in a costra (crispy melted cheese wrap) with avocado and the secret ingredient of spicy pistachio serrano salsa on a blue corn tortilla. San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2022 This tropical beach scent with notes of pistachio and salted caramel will take you right to Copacabana Beach! Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 12 Apr. 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
pistachio
noun
pis·ta·chio pə-ˈsta-shē-ˌō
plural pistachios
: the greenish edible seed of a small Asian tree
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