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pecan

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːk(ə)n, pɪˈkan, pɪˈkɑːn/

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Definition of pecan

noun

a smooth pinkish-brown nut with an edible kernel similar to a walnut.
- This nut is obtained from a hickory tree (Carya illinoensis, family Juglandaceae), native to the southern US