PISTACHIO Definition & Meaning

pistachio

Also �辱��·�ٲ��

[pi-stash-ee-oh, -stah-shee-oh]

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noun

plural

pistachios

the nut of a Eurasian tree, Pistacia vera, of the cashew family, containing an edible, greenish kernel.
the kernel itself, used for flavoring.
the tree itself.
pistachio nut flavor.
pistachio green.

pistachio

/ ��ɪˈ��ɑːʃɪˌəʊ /

noun

an anacardiaceous tree, Pistacia vera, of the Mediterranean region and W Asia, with small hard-shelled nuts
Also called: pistachio nut.��the nut of this tree, having an edible green kernel
the sweet flavour of the pistachio nut, used esp in ice creams

adjective

of a yellowish-green colour

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of pistachio¹

1375–1425; < Italian pistacchio < Latin �辱��峦��ܳ� < Greek �辱��á�쾱�ǲ� pistachio nut, diminutive of �辱��á��ŧ pistachio tree < Middle Persian *pistak ( Persian pista ); replacing late Middle English pistace < Middle French < Latin, as above

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of pistachio¹

C16: via Italian and Latin from Greek pistakion pistachio nut, from �辱��ٲ��ŧ pistachio tree, from Persian pistah

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The popular treat combines the flavours of chocolate, pistachio and tahini with filo pastry, and is inspired by the Arab dessert Knafeh.

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Give me tart vinegars and grassy, unctuous oils — infused with almonds, pistachios and lots of fresh, bright herbs.

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Maybe crushed pistachios for some extra verdance, maybe a loose pouf of whipped cream.

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Or build a composed salad on top of it — say, a swoop of purée topped with Little Gem, toasted pistachios, shards of Manchego and morsels of dried cherries.

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Cashews, walnuts, macadamias, pistachios, even peanuts all work.

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pissy pistachio green

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