1
: a large hickory (Carya illinoinensis synonym C. illinoensis) that has roughish bark and hard but brittle wood and is widely grown in the warmer parts of the U.S. and in Mexico for its edible nut
2
: the wood of the pecan tree
The hardwood floor was made of pecan.
3
: the smooth oblong thin-shelled nut of the pecan tree
bought some pecans to make a pie
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Zoom in: Butter pecan, cookie dough and cookies and cream are other special flavors popular in Michigan.
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Joe Guillen, Axios, 30 July 2024
The palate opens up with baking spice, more stone fruits like peach and nectarine, and a creamy layer of caramel, vanilla, butter pecan, and both dark and milk chocolate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 July 2024
The most popular flavor in America, according to the study, is the Turtle Pecan Cluster Blizzard, which has pecan pieces, chocolate shavings and caramel.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2024
Your plants have been visited by the yellow pecan aphid.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2024
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Joe Guillen, Axios, 30 July 2024
The palate opens up with baking spice, more stone fruits like peach and nectarine, and a creamy layer of caramel, vanilla, butter pecan, and both dark and milk chocolate.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 July 2024
The most popular flavor in America, according to the study, is the Turtle Pecan Cluster Blizzard, which has pecan pieces, chocolate shavings and caramel.
—Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 25 July 2024
Your plants have been visited by the yellow pecan aphid.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 July 2024
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“Pecan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pecan. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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