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pistou
(pis¦tou)
Pronunciation:
/ˈpiːstuː/
noun
[
mass noun
]
sauce or paste made from crushed basil, garlic, and cheese, used especially in Provençal dishes.
a thick vegetable soup made with pistou.
Origin:
Provençal; compare with
pesto
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