pistachio
noun
pis·ta·chio
pə-ˈsta-sh(ē-ˌ)ō 
-ˈstä-
-ˈstä-
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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To make the nutty beverage, pistachio flavor is added to hot or iced coffee.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Jennifer Lopez’s green Versace gown from the 2000 Grammys takes new form as a coconut mousse topped with pineapple-lime chutney, pistachio sponge, and a glaze of lime.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Dunkin’s spring menu launched March 5 with the return of the pistachio coffee, according to the doughnut and coffee chain.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Björk’s infamous 2001 Oscars swan dress takes flight as a delicate pavlova with passion fruit ganache, while Jennifer Lopez’s game-changing green Versace number appears as a tropical coconut mousse with pineapple-lime chutney on pistachio sponge.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Jennifer Lopez’s green Versace gown from the 2000 Grammys takes new form as a coconut mousse topped with pineapple-lime chutney, pistachio sponge, and a glaze of lime.
—Caroline Tell, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Dunkin’s spring menu launched March 5 with the return of the pistachio coffee, according to the doughnut and coffee chain.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
Björk’s infamous 2001 Oscars swan dress takes flight as a delicate pavlova with passion fruit ganache, while Jennifer Lopez’s game-changing green Versace number appears as a tropical coconut mousse with pineapple-lime chutney on pistachio sponge.
—Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Pistachio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pistachio. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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pistachio
noun
pis·ta·chio
pə-ˈstash-(ē-ˌ)ō
-ˈstäsh-
-ˈstäsh-
plural pistachios
: a small Asian tree that is related to the sumacs and has a fruit containing a greenish edible seed
also
: its seed
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