Pistazie

pistachio

noun pis-TAH-tsyeh Rare

Origin: from Italian pistacchio

Usage Note

Pistazie is the pistachio nut, used shelled in German baking (Pistazientorte, ice cream) and as a snack. German bakeries often use Pistaziencreme in pastries. The bright green colour makes it a decorative ingredient. Plural: Pistazien.

Examples

"Die Torte war mit gehackten Pistazien und Schlagsahne dekoriert."

Natural Translation

The cake was decorated with chopped pistachios and whipped cream.

Literal Translation

The cake was with chopped pistachios and whipped cream decorated.

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