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
Examples of pistachio in a Sentence
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In the same period, pistachio acreage rose to more than 461,000 from 60,300.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Agriculture is king here — producing nearly $2.6 billion in dairy, pistachios, cotton, tomatoes and other crops and livestock in 2022.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Nuts and seeds Peanuts, cashews, pistachios, and sesame seeds are among the top nut/seed sources.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Savannah and Laura’s dishes, both using wild pistachio spice, looked and tasted beautiful, but their comfortable/uncomfortable duality theme went over the judges’ heads without a detailed explanation of their concept.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
For example, the Frenchy 75 (a twist on the classic French 75) transforms the traditional gin, Champagne and lemon drink by adding red hibiscus syrup, while the Frou-Frou is an espresso Martini with a tasty pistachio flavour.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Hur said the butter pistachio doughnut was inspired by a pistachio flavor trend in South Korea.
—Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, carefully slice the radishes paper-thin, then add them to the bowl, along with the pistachios and cheese.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
Finished with a buttery ganache on top, this decadent treat feature a creamy layer of pistachio flavor in its middle.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2024
Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 18 Apr. 2024
Agriculture is king here — producing nearly $2.6 billion in dairy, pistachios, cotton, tomatoes and other crops and livestock in 2022.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
Nuts and seeds Peanuts, cashews, pistachios, and sesame seeds are among the top nut/seed sources.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 11 Apr. 2024
Savannah and Laura’s dishes, both using wild pistachio spice, looked and tasted beautiful, but their comfortable/uncomfortable duality theme went over the judges’ heads without a detailed explanation of their concept.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
For example, the Frenchy 75 (a twist on the classic French 75) transforms the traditional gin, Champagne and lemon drink by adding red hibiscus syrup, while the Frou-Frou is an espresso Martini with a tasty pistachio flavour.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
Hur said the butter pistachio doughnut was inspired by a pistachio flavor trend in South Korea.
—Sarah Mosqueda, Los Angeles Times, 29 Mar. 2024
Using a mandoline or a sharp knife, carefully slice the radishes paper-thin, then add them to the bowl, along with the pistachios and cheese.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
Finished with a buttery ganache on top, this decadent treat feature a creamy layer of pistachio flavor in its middle.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 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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