pistachio
pistachio Lexical Profile
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• noun
The edible, pale green seed of a small Asian tree, typically enclosed in a hard, naturally split, beige shell.
"She bought a bag of roasted pistachios to snack on during the road trip."
A small deciduous tree native to Central Asia and the Middle East, cultivated globally for its edible green seeds.
"The farmer planted a new grove of pistachios, hoping they would thrive in the dry Mediterranean climate."
A light, pale green color resembling the interior seed of the pistachio tree.
"The kitchen was painted in a vibrant pistachio that gave it a cheerful, retro feel."
• Rhymes for pistachio
Word Origin & Etymology
From Late Middle English, via Italian 'pistacchio' or Old French 'pistace', from Latin 'pistacium'. Ultimately derived from Greek 'pistakion' and Persian 'pesteh'.
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