noun.
A deciduous tree (Pistacia vera) of central and western Asia, having pinnately compound leaves and dry, drupaceous, nutlike fruits.
noun.
The nutlike fruit of this tree, having an edible, oily, green or yellow kernel.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
noun.
Same as pistachio-nut.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun.
The nut of the Pistacia vera, a tree of the order Anacardiaceæ, containing a kernel of a pale greenish color, which has a pleasant taste, resembling that of the almond, and yields an oil of agreeable taste and odor; -- called also pistachio nut. It is wholesome and nutritive. The tree grows in Arabia, Persia, Syria, and Sicily.
noun.
The small anacardiaceous tree (Pistacia vera), of southern Europe and Asia Minor, which bears the pistachio nut. Called also pistache.
noun.
The flavor of the pistachio nut, or an ice or confection flavored with it.
noun.
A deciduoustree, Pistacia vera, grown in parts of Asia for its drupaceousfruit
noun.
The nutlike fruit of this tree
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noun.
small tree of southern Europe and Asia Minor bearing small hard-shelled nuts
noun.
nut of Mediterranean trees having an edible green kernel
Word Usage
"A spear of manchego, chorizo and a dot of quince paste coated in pistachio crumbs has the tongue doing somersaults with its sweet, salty and spicy notes."