PISTACHIO Definition & Meaning

pistachio

[ pi-stash-ee-oh, -stah-shee-oh ]

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noun

plural pistachios.

the nut of a Eurasian tree, Pistacia vera, of the cashew family, containing an edible, greenish kernel.
the kernel itself, used for flavoring.
the tree itself.
pistachio nut flavor.
pistachio green.

pistachio

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noun

an anacardiaceous tree, Pistacia vera, of the Mediterranean region and W Asia, with small hard-shelled nuts
Also calledpistachio nut the nut of this tree, having an edible green kernel
the sweet flavour of the pistachio nut, used esp in ice creams

adjective

of a yellowish-green colour

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of pistachio¹

1375–1425; < Italian pistacchio < Latin �辱��峦��ܳ� < Greek �辱��á�쾱�ǲ� pistachio nut, diminutive of �辱��á��ŧ pistachio tree < Middle Persian *pistak ( Persian pista ); replacing late Middle English pistace < Middle French < Latin, as above

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of pistachio¹

C16: via Italian and Latin from Greek pistakion pistachio nut, from �辱��ٲ��ŧ pistachio tree, from Persian pistah

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Other category winners at the NEC Birmingham on Monday included a Middle Eastern kunafa pistachio brownie, a gluten-free chocolate cake with pistachio and berries, and a wheat-free brownie.

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Other favorites include macadamia nuts, hazelnuts and pistachios — my dad’s favorite.

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India mainly exports rice, shrimp, honey, vegetable extracts, castor oil and black pepper, while the US sends almonds, walnuts, pistachios, apples and lentils.

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Much of those are in the new “high” zone — including in Fresno, Madera, Tulare and Kern counties with their almond, pistachio and citrus orchards.

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I added a scoop of pistachios — another Italian specialty — and tossed arugula and a wedge of blue cheese into my bag.

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