pesto
1937, from Italian pesto, contraction of pestato, form of pestare ("to pound in a mortar"). Pronunciation
  • (America) IPA: /ˈpɛstoʊ/
  • (British) IPA: /ˈpɛstəʊ/
Noun

pesto (uncountable)

  1. A sauce, especially for pasta, originating from the Genoa region in Italy, made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and cheese (usually pecorino)
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