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pecan
[ pi-kahn, -kan, pee-kan ]
noun
- a tall hickory tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the southern U.S. and Mexico, cultivated for its oval, smooth-shelled, edible nuts: the state tree of Texas.
- a nut of this tree.
pecan
/ pɪˈkæn; ˈpiːkən /
noun
- a hickory tree, Carya pecan (or C. illinoensis ), of the southern US, having deeply furrowed bark and edible nuts
- the smooth oval nut of this tree, which has a sweet oily kernel
Word History and Origins
Origin of pecan1
Word History and Origins
Origin of pecan1
Example Sentences
The small box includes three flavors, all inspired by Salt Lick’s menu: honey pecan BBQ, smoked brisket and blackberry cobbler.
I grind a handful of walnuts, pecans or pistachios into the dry ingredients, which adds richness and structure without overwhelming the cake.
Indeed, accessibility is important to us, and we want to make sure our pecan milk stays as reasonably priced as possible.
I'd love to hear more about this iconic butter pecan ice cream!
This honey hued showstopper with its cookie crumb, pecan crust and mile high filling pleases pumpkin lovers, skeptics and those on the fence.
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