pistachio
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iˌoʊ, -ˈstɑ noun, plural pis·tach·i·os.
1.
the nut of a Eurasian tree, Pistacia vera, of the cashew family, containing an edible, greenish kernel.
2.
the kernel itself, used for flavoring.
3.
the tree itself.
4.
pistachio nut flavor.
Origin:
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
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
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| —n , pl -os | |
| 1. | an anacardiaceous tree, Pistacia vera, of the Mediterranean region and W Asia, with small hard-shelled nuts |
| 2. | Also called: pistachio nut the nut of this tree, having an edible green kernel |
| 3. | the sweet flavour of the pistachio nut, used esp in ice creams |
| —adj | |
| 4. | of a yellowish-green colour |
| [C16: via Italian and Latin from Greek pistakion pistachio nut, from pistakē pistachio tree, from Persian pistah] | |
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Word Origin & History
pistachio
1598, from It. pistacchio, from L. pistacium "pistachio nut," from Gk. pistakion, from pistake "pistachio tree," from Pers. pista "pistachio tree." Borrowed earlier (1533) as pystace, from O.Fr. form pistace (13c.).
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Example sentences
Gaga ate pistachio chicken, fried chicken and waffles.
The dessert options include lemon tart, caramelized apple cheesecake, pistachio parfait and creme brulee.
The pistachio and cardamom cake was a delight to make and had a beautiful green and butter-yellow batter.
The free game's first two levels, set among pistachio trees, can be played without logging in.
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