Noun: pistachio pi'sta-shee,ow
- Small tree of southern Europe and Asia Minor bearing small hard-shelled nuts
"Pistachio trees thrive in the hot, dry climate of California's Central Valley";
- Pistacia vera, pistachio tree
- Nut of Mediterranean trees having an edible green kernel
"He enjoyed snacking on roasted pistachio nuts while watching the movie";
- pistachio nut
Derived forms: pistachios
Type of: edible nut, nut, nut tree
Part of: genus Pistacia, Pistacia
Encyclopedia: Pistachio