pecan
/pi'kæn/
Definition
- Noun:
- A smooth brown oval nut from the south central United States: The edible seed of the pecan tree, known for its rich, buttery flavor and used in cooking and baking.
- A tree (Carya illinoinensis) of the southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts: A large deciduous tree of the hickory family, primarily grown for its commercially valuable nuts.
- The wood of a pecan tree: The hardwood from the pecan tree, sometimes used in furniture and flooring.
Examples of Usage
- Noun (Nut):
- She added chopped pecans to the cookie dough.
- The pie was topped with a layer of pecans.
- Noun (Tree):
- A mature pecan can grow over 100 feet tall.
- They have a pecan orchard in Georgia.
- Noun (Wood):
- The table was made from beautiful pecan.
Advanced Usage
- "Pecan pie": A classic Southern American dessert pie made primarily with corn syrup and pecans.
- We always have pecan pie for Thanksgiving.
- "Pecan praline": A confection made from pecans and caramelized sugar.
- He bought a bag of pecan pralines from the candy shop.
Variants and Related Words
- Pecan tree: Another term for the tree itself.
- Pecan nut: A more specific term for the edible seed.
Synonyms
- Nut (general category)
- Hickory nut (closely related, but different species)
Related Phrases
- Shelling pecans: The act of removing the nuts from their hard shells.
- We spent the afternoon shelling pecans.
- Pecan harvest: The season or act of gathering the nuts from the trees.
- The pecan harvest begins in the fall.
Noun
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smooth brown oval nut of south central United States
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tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts
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wood of a pecan tree
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