pistachio

n. a small, green nut that grows in a hard, cream-coloured shell.

n. the edible, nutlike seed of the Pistacia vera tree, typically encased in a hard, naturally opening shell.

“She bought a bag of roasted pistachios to snack on during the movie.”

“The chef garnished the dessert with crushed pistachios to provide a contrasting texture and a subtle, nutty flavour profile.”

n. the type of tree that produces pistachio nuts.

n. a small deciduous tree of the cashew family, native to Central Asia and the Middle East.

“Pistachio trees grow best in hot, dry climates with cool winters.”

“Agricultural researchers are studying how different pistachio cultivars respond to prolonged periods of drought in arid regions.”

Technical

adj. having a pale, light green colour.

adj. denoting a specific pale or yellowish-green hue resembling the colour of the pistachio seed.

“They decided to paint the guest bedroom a soft pistachio green.”

“The vintage car was finished in a striking pistachio shade that stood out among the more conventional modern vehicles.”