Definitions

1. noun

a green nut that is often roasted or dried and is a source of oil.

“The recipe called for ground pistachios to add flavor to the cake.”

2. noun

the tree that produces pistachios, Pistacia vera.

“The pistachio trees in the orchard were heavily damaged by the frost.”

3. adjective

colored like a pistachio, especially pale greenish-yellow.

“The pistachio-colored walls of the room were very soothing.”

4. verb

to remove the outer shell of a pistachio, typically by cracking the nut between the teeth.

“She pistachioed the pistachios before adding them to the salad.”