pistachio
noun/pɪˈstæʃioʊ/
Frequency rank: #16,325 most common English word
Meaning
A small, greenish nut with a hard shell, often used in cooking and desserts.
Example sentence
She ordered ice cream with pistachio flavor at the dessert shop.
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