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
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Also available starting Monday are new menu items, including Chocolate Pistachio Loaf and a Dubai Chocolate Bite, a chocolate shortbread crust tart filled with pistachio cream and topped with a chocolate drizzle and pistachio crumbles.
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Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Among his top contributors were the utility company Sempra Energy, which gave $11,800 last year, a group representing pistachio growers, which gave $10,900, and the utility company Pacific Gas & Electric, which gave $9,000.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Hazelnuts provide more heart-healthy fats than pistachios.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Two pastry chefs from Capri make desserts such as pistachio profiteroles and chocolate caprese.
—Rebecca Kleinman, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Mike Snider, AZCentral.com, 9 Feb. 2026
Among his top contributors were the utility company Sempra Energy, which gave $11,800 last year, a group representing pistachio growers, which gave $10,900, and the utility company Pacific Gas & Electric, which gave $9,000.
—Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 8 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Hazelnuts provide more heart-healthy fats than pistachios.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Two pastry chefs from Capri make desserts such as pistachio profiteroles and chocolate caprese.
—Rebecca Kleinman, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for pistachio
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“Pistachio.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pistachio. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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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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