Pistachio: meaning, definitions and examples
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pistachio
[ pษชหstรฆสioส ]
food, nut
A pistachio is a small, oval-shaped nut that is often green in color and encased in a hard shell. It belongs to the cashew family and grows on the Pistacia vera tree. These nuts are commonly eaten as snacks and are used in various culinary dishes, including ice creams and desserts. Rich in healthy fats, protein, and fiber, pistachios are often praised for their health benefits.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- I love snacking on roasted pistachios.
- This ice cream features a delicious pistachio flavor.
- Pistachios are often sprinkled on salads.
- He added crushed pistachios as a topping for the cake.
Translations
Translations of the word "pistachio" in other languages:
๐ต๐น pistรกcio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเคฟเคธเฅเคคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Pistazie
๐ฎ๐ฉ pistachio
๐บ๐ฆ ััััะฐัะบะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ pistacja
๐ฏ๐ต ใในใฟใใช
๐ซ๐ท pistache
๐ช๐ธ pistacho
๐น๐ท antep fฤฑstฤฑฤฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํผ์คํ์น์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุณุชู
๐จ๐ฟ pistรกcie
๐ธ๐ฐ pistรกcie
๐จ๐ณ ๅผๅฃๆพๅญ
๐ธ๐ฎ pistacija
๐ฎ๐ธ pistacia
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะธััะฐัะบะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแขแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ fฤฑstฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ pistache
Etymology
The word 'pistachio' comes from the Italian word 'pistacchio' and the Latin 'pistacium', which traces back to the Greek 'pistakion', derived from the Middle Persian 'pistak', meaning 'pistachio'. The tree and its nuts have been cultivated for thousands of years, especially in the Middle East and Central Asia. Historical references suggest that pistachios were enjoyed as early as 7,000 BC. They were famously prized by the ancient Romans and were even used as a snack for the royal class. Over centuries, these nuts spread to Mediterranean regions and later to America, where they became popular due to their taste and health benefits.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #31,327 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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