pistachio

/pɪˈstæʃioʊ/
adjective
  1. Having a pale green color like that of a pistachio nut.
    • The kitchen cabinets were painted a lovely pistachio green.
    • She wore a pistachio scarf that brightened up her outfit.
    • He chose a pistachio tie to go with his gray suit.
  2. Made with or containing pistachio nuts.
    • She bought a box of pistachio chocolates for the party.
    • The restaurant serves a delicious pistachio crusted salmon.
    • We shared a pistachio cake for dessert.
noun
  1. A small green nut with a hard, light-colored shell that splits open when ripe.
    • She added crushed pistachios to the top of the cake for extra crunch.
    • I love snacking on roasted pistachios while watching a movie.
    • The farmer harvested a large crop of pistachios from his orchard.
  2. The tree that produces pistachio nuts, native to Central Asia and the Middle East.
    • The pistachio tree can live for hundreds of years in the right climate.
    • They planted several pistachio trees on their farm in California.
    • A mature pistachio tree can produce up to 50 pounds of nuts each year.
  3. A pale green color, similar to the inside of a pistachio nut.
    • The bridesmaids wore elegant pistachio dresses at the wedding.
    • She painted her bedroom walls a soft pistachio color.
    • His favorite sweater is a light pistachio shade that matches his eyes.
  4. A flavor, often used in ice cream, desserts, or confections, made from or resembling pistachio nuts.
    • This bakery is famous for its pistachio macarons.
    • I ordered a scoop of pistachio ice cream with chocolate sauce.
    • The gelato shop offers a rich, creamy pistachio flavor.
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