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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This decadent dessert adds the Dubai filling of pistachios and kataifi (shredded phyllo) to cheesecake that’s been enrobed in Valrhona chocolate — then gilds the lily with edible gold and adds a drizzle of rose syrup.
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Pistachios Many people eat pistachios as snacks, either salted or unsalted.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
So much so, there was a 1975 shortage of Jell-O pistachio pudding in Washington, which could be attributed to both a bad pistachio crop and the popularity of the cake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
The chicken and bacon croissant stuffer, sweet black pepper bacon, Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso and pistachio coffee are also returning as part of the spring menu.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
Pistachios Many people eat pistachios as snacks, either salted or unsalted.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
So much so, there was a 1975 shortage of Jell-O pistachio pudding in Washington, which could be attributed to both a bad pistachio crop and the popularity of the cake.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2025
The chicken and bacon croissant stuffer, sweet black pepper bacon, Brown Sugar Shakin’ Espresso and pistachio coffee are also returning as part of the spring menu.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pistachio
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“Pistachio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pistachio. Accessed 13 Apr. 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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