pes·to (p s t )n. A sauce consisting of usually fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and grated cheese. [Italian, from past participle of pistare, pestare, to pound; see piston.] |
pesto [ˈpɛstəʊ]
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(Cookery) a sauce for pasta, consisting of basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, oil, and Parmesan cheese, all crushed together
[Italian, shortened form of pestato, past participle of pestare to pound, crush]
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| Noun | 1. | pesto - a sauce typically served with pasta; contains crushed basil leaves and garlic and pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in olive oil sauce - flavorful relish or dressing or topping served as an accompaniment to food |
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