alfóncigo

Spanish

Alternative forms

• alfónsigo, alhócigo

Etymology

From Andalusian Arabic الفستق (al-fústaq), from Arabic فُسْتَق (fustaq, “pistachio”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Spain) /alˈfonθiɡo/ [alˈfõn̟.θi.ɣ̞o]
• IPA^(key): (Latin America, Philippines) /alˈfonsiɡo/ [alˈfõn.si.ɣ̞o]

Noun

alfóncigo m (plural alfóncigos)

1. pistachio (tree)

   Synonym: pistachero

2. pistachio (nut)

   Synonym: pistacho

Further reading

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