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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Desserts include cream puffs, eclairs, petit fours, tiramisu, a strawberry trifle martini, and apple or pecan pie.
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Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
Which, according to the company's patent, can include legumes, grain pods, walnut shells, rice, semolina, oatmeal, and pecan shells.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 25 Apr. 2024
In this cake, the nutty browned butter frosting is the perfect match for the butter pecan cake layers.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
In September 2017, my family’s pecan farm in Georgia was hit by Hurricane Irma.
—Lydia Millet, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
Among the most popular signature ice cream flavors are the Chocolate Devotion, Oreo Overload, Strawberry Blonde and Founder’s Favorite, a combination of sweet cream, caramel, fudge, pecans and brownies.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
Here’s a recipe for Texas-style pecan pie from famed Oxbow Bakery.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Candied pecans: For a nutty, crunchy garnish that elevates the salad.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Stir the bacon and pecans into the salad just before serving.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
Journal Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2024
Which, according to the company's patent, can include legumes, grain pods, walnut shells, rice, semolina, oatmeal, and pecan shells.
—Jaina Grey, WIRED, 25 Apr. 2024
In this cake, the nutty browned butter frosting is the perfect match for the butter pecan cake layers.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2024
In September 2017, my family’s pecan farm in Georgia was hit by Hurricane Irma.
—Lydia Millet, TIME, 2 Apr. 2024
Among the most popular signature ice cream flavors are the Chocolate Devotion, Oreo Overload, Strawberry Blonde and Founder’s Favorite, a combination of sweet cream, caramel, fudge, pecans and brownies.
—Linda Zavoral, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2024
Here’s a recipe for Texas-style pecan pie from famed Oxbow Bakery.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Candied pecans: For a nutty, crunchy garnish that elevates the salad.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2024
Stir the bacon and pecans into the salad just before serving.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Pecan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pecan. Accessed 8 May. 2024.
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