pistachio

noun

pis·ta·chio | \ pə-ˈsta-sh(ē-ˌ)ō

plural pistachios

Definition of pistachio

: a small Asian tree (Pistacia vera) of the cashew family whose drupaceous fruit contains a greenish edible seed also : its seed

Examples of pistachio in a Sentence

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Spoon rhubarb and dressing over each salad and top with pistachios and ricotta salata. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Rhubarb and Citrus Salad with Black Pepper Vinaigrette," 2 May 2019 The entrée was a choice between lamb with asparagus or seabass with pistachio, followed by an assortment of mini desserts. — Tamara Abraham, Harper's BAZAAR, "This Epic Lake Como Wedding Had It All: An Alta Moda Photoshoot, Fireworks, and a Surprise Opera," 11 Apr. 2019 To coat dough logs, combine sanding sugar with 2 tablespoons finely chopped pistachios. — Adina Steiman, WSJ, "This Holiday Season’s Smartest Cookie," 5 Dec. 2018 After browsing, visitors can sit at one of 10 tiny tables for a house-made tart (egg, almond or pistachio). — Gisela Williams, New York Times, "Where to Shop (and Eat) in São Miguel, Portugal," 9 May 2018 Those products include almonds, pistachios and wine, which are major California exports. — Michael Hiltzik, latimes.com, "Trump's trade war won't achieve what he wants, but it will hurt American workers and consumers," 5 Apr. 2018 Or tops them with jalapeño, lime, mint, parsley, and toasted pistachios. — Sunset, "5 Killer Ideas for a Big-Batch Feast," 22 Jan. 2018 Cedric Grolet, meanwhile, had created the dessert—a bowl of dates, with the one on top proving to be a trompe l’oeil molded from chocolate and filled with an ambrosial paste of rose and pistachio. — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, "Hamish Bowles Spends a Week in Qatar and Is Dazzled by Doha," 2 Apr. 2019 Gently toss with butter and vinegar and sprinkle with pistachios. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Spice-Roasted Carrots," 23 Oct. 2018

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