Definition of pistachio
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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Recent Examples of pistachio from the Web
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Top Chef graduate Antonia Lofaso understands the complex art of drinking food, but her Italian chops are visible in the buxom ricotta gnudi with brown butter and pistachios.
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Fresh herbs, yogurt, sweet date jam, pistachios and flakes of smoked sheep’s-milk feta complement the delicate curry flavor of the roasted carrots.
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Toast 8 minutes, then add pistachios and give pan a shake to combine.
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Nuts and seeds Peanuts, sesame seeds, and pistachios get baby making props.
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Nuts and seeds Peanuts, sesame seeds, and pistachios get baby making props.
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Second course: Prosciutto, Buffala mozzarella, plums, tangerine, pistachio, mint, basil, olive oil...
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Roasted and glazed carrots are matched to whipped goat cheese with honey and crushed pistachio.
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Authentic pistachio is the palest of greens, getting its color from just-finely-ground nuts.
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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
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pistachios
: the greenish edible seed of a small Asian tree
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