pecan

[pɪˈkæn]

pecan Definition

• 1. a smooth, thin-shelled nut that is sweet and edible
• 2. a tree that produces pecans

Using pecan: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pecan" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The pie was filled with pecans.

• Example

  The pecan tree in the backyard produces a lot of nuts every year.

pecan Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pecan

• nut
• tree nut

Phrases with pecan

• pecan pie

  a dessert pie made primarily of pecans, corn syrup, and eggs

  Example

  Pecan pie is a popular dessert in the Southern United States.

• pecan praline

  a confection made from pecans, sugar, and cream

  Example

  The candy shop sells a variety of pecan pralines.

• pecan butter

  a spread made from ground pecans, similar to peanut butter

  Example

  I like to put pecan butter on my toast in the morning.

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Summary: pecan in Brief

A 'pecan' [pɪˈkæn] is a sweet, edible nut with a smooth, thin shell. It is also the name of the tree that produces pecans. Pecans are commonly used in desserts like pecan pie, and can be made into spreads like pecan butter.