1
: a large hickory (Carya illinoinensis synonym C. oliviformis) 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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Let the bowl rest, covered with waxed paper, so the pecans soak in the bourbon, about 30 minutes.
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Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Vanilla still reigns as one of the top ice cream flavors, followed by chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan and cookie dough, according to a 2024 survey from the International Dairy Foods Association.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
The palate showcased flavors of brioche caramel rolls, brownie corners, and spiced pecans.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
And also, what happened was the pecans sort of became a little sogged out in the cake.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2025
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Anne Byrn, Southern Living, 31 July 2025
Vanilla still reigns as one of the top ice cream flavors, followed by chocolate, strawberry, butter pecan and cookie dough, according to a 2024 survey from the International Dairy Foods Association.
—Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 21 July 2025
The palate showcased flavors of brioche caramel rolls, brownie corners, and spiced pecans.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
And also, what happened was the pecans sort of became a little sogged out in the cake.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 July 2025
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“Pecan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pecan. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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