Definition

1. Noun:
   • The edible seed of the pistachio tree: A small, usually green nut with a hard, beige shell that splits open naturally when ripe. It is the kernel of the fruit from trees of the genus Pistacia, especially Pistacia vera.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • She added a handful of chopped pistachio nut to the salad for extra crunch.
  • The recipe calls for one cup of shelled pistachio nuts.
  • He enjoys snacking on roasted and salted pistachio nuts.

Advanced Usage

• As a flavor or color descriptor: The term "pistachio" (often used without "nut") can describe a pale green color or a specific flavor reminiscent of the nut.
  • The ice cream had a distinct pistachio flavor.
  • She painted the room a soft pistachio green.

Variants and Related Words

• Pistachio (noun): Commonly used as a shorter form to mean the nut itself, the tree, or the flavor/color.
  • I bought a bag of pistachios.
• Pistachio tree (noun): The tree that produces the pistachio nut.

Synonyms

• Green almond (This is an informal or regional name, not a true botanical synonym, but sometimes used due to the similar shape and green color of the kernel).

Related Phrases

• Shelled pistachio: A pistachio nut that has had its outer shell removed.
  • The bakery uses shelled pistachios for their pastries.
• In-shell pistachio: A pistachio nut sold with its shell intact.
  • We bought in-shell pistachios to snack on during the movie.

Noun

1. nut of Mediterranean trees having an edible green kernel