pistachio

• Substantivo que designa uma pequena árvore originária do Sul da Europa e da Ásia Menor, que produz pequenos frutos secos de casca dura, ou a semente verde e comestível dessa árvore.

A noun referring to a small tree native to southern Europe and Asia Minor that produces small, hard-shelled nuts, or the edible green kernel of this tree.

1. B1formal

   A small tree native to southern Europe and Asia Minor that produces small, hard-shelled nuts.

   Pistacheira

   • The pistachio tree thrives in dry, warm climates.
   • Farmers cultivate pistachio trees in orchards across the Mediterranean.
   • The pistachio tree can live for several hundred years.

2. Edible nutA2formal

   The edible green kernel of the pistachio tree, often eaten as a snack or used in cooking.

   Pistache

   • She added crushed pistachios to the cake batter.
   • Pistachio ice cream is a popular dessert flavor.
   • He cracked open a pistachio and ate the green kernel.