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 pecan pecan /ˈpiːˌkɑːn, pɪˈkæn/

noun

  1. Smooth brown oval nut of south central United States  ( pecan )
    smooth brown oval nut of south central United States
     Pecan pie is a popular dessert in the southern United States
    Pecan pie is a popular dessert in the southern United States
  2. Tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts  ( Carya illinoensis , Carya illinoinsis , pecan , pecan tree )
    tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts
  3. Wood of a pecan tree  ( pecan )
    wood of a pecan tree
     Pecan wood is often used in furniture-making due to its rich color.
    Pecan wood is often used in furniture-making due to its rich color.