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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Other foods also containing fructans are bananas and beans, pistachios, plums, and wheat, which can cause digestive discomfort for some.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, pistachios are high in antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative damage.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Wayback also serves limited-time offers items such as the Southwest Burger, pistachio shakes, and chili cheese tots.
—John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2024
Being influenced by Yemen, the coffee chain features a menu infused with different spices such as ginger, pistachio, cardamom and even pumpkin just in time for the fall season.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Nov. 2024
Furthermore, pistachios are high in antioxidants that help protect cells from oxidative damage.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
Wayback also serves limited-time offers items such as the Southwest Burger, pistachio shakes, and chili cheese tots.
—John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Oct. 2024
Being influenced by Yemen, the coffee chain features a menu infused with different spices such as ginger, pistachio, cardamom and even pumpkin just in time for the fall season.
—Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Pistachio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pistachio. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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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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