pistachio

noun

pis·​ta·​chio pə-ˈsta-sh(ē-ˌ)ō  -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

Recent Examples on the Web

Other foods also containing fructans are bananas and beans, pistachios, plums, and wheat, which can cause digestive discomfort for some. —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

Word History

Etymology

Italian pistacchio, from Latin pistacium pistachio nut, from Greek pistakion, from pistakē pistachio tree, of Iranian origin; akin to Persian pistah pistachio tree

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

pistachio

noun

pis·​ta·​chio pə-ˈstash-(ē-ˌ)ō  -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