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pistachio

noun pis·ta·chio \ pə-ˈsta-sh(ē-ˌ)ō , -ˈstä- \
|Updated on: 16 Jun 2018

Definition of pistachio

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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Origin and Etymology of pistachio

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

PISTACHIO Defined for English Language Learners

pistachio

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Definition of pistachio for English Language Learners

  • : a small green nut

PISTACHIO Defined for Kids

pistachio

noun pis·ta·chio \ pə-ˈsta-shē-ˌō \

Definition of pistachio for Students

plural pistachios
: the greenish edible seed of a small Asian tree

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