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pistachio Definition


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pistachio
noun pistachios
    1. A small deciduous tree with greenish flowers borne in long loose heads, and reddish-brown nut-like fruits containing edible seeds.
    2. The edible greenish seed of this tree which can be eaten salted or used as a food flavouring, in confectionery, etc.
Etymology: 16c: from Italian pistacchio, ultimately from Persian pistah.



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