pistou
noun
pis·tou
\pēsˈtü\
Definition of pistou
-s
: a vegetable soup served with a puree of garlic, herbs, oil, and cheese and often tomatoes
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Origin and Etymology of pistou
French, crushed basil, pesto, from Provençal, from pista to crush, from Old Provençal pistar, from Late Latin pistare — more at pesto
First Known Use: 1967
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