pistache

pis·tach·i·o

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pi-stash-ee-oh, -stah-shee-oh]
- /pɪˈstæʃ iˌoʊ, -ˈstɑ ʃiˌoʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pi-stash-ee-oh, -stah-shee-oh]
- /pɪˈstæʃ iˌoʊ, -ˈstɑ ʃiˌoʊ/

Definitions of pistache word

noun plural pistache the nut of a Eurasian tree, Pistacia vera, of the cashew family, containing an edible, greenish kernel. 1
noun plural pistache the kernel itself, used for flavoring. 1
noun plural pistache the tree itself. 1
noun plural pistache pistachio nut flavor. 1
noun plural pistache pistachio green. 1
noun pistache a pistachio tree 0

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Origin of pistache

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; < Italian pistacchio < Latin pistācium < Greek pistákion pistachio nut, diminutive of pistákē pistachio tree < Middle Persian *pistak (Persian pista); replacing late Middle English pistace < Middle French < Latin, as above

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Parts of speech for Pistache

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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pistache popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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