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Pecan: meaning, definitions and examples

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pecan

 

[ pษชหˆkรฆn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

food type

A pecan is a type of hickory tree native to North America, particularly in the southern United States and Mexico. The tree produces edible nuts that have a rich, buttery flavor and are commonly used in desserts and as snacks. Pecans are a good source of healthy fats, protein, and various vitamins and minerals. They are often featured in pies, candies, and as toppings for salads and other dishes.

Synonyms

hickory nut, nut

Examples of usage

  • I made a delicious pecan pie for dessert.
  • She enjoys snacking on roasted pecans.
  • Pecans are great for adding crunch to salads.
  • The bakery sells assorted nut pastries, including pecan tarts.

Translations

Translations of the word "pecan" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pecรฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‡เค•เคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pecan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pecan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตะบะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pekana

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ”ใƒผใ‚ซใƒณใƒŠใƒƒใƒ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pacan

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pacana

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท pekannut

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”ผ์นธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠูƒุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pekany

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pekany

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽๆดฒๅฑฑๆ ธๆกƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pekani

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ pekannรบรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตะบะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pecan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pacana

Etymology

The word 'pecan' comes from the Algonquin word 'pakani', which refers to a nut that requires a stone to crack. The term has been used since the early 18th century, particularly in reference to the edible nuts of the Carya illinoinensis tree, which were cultivated by Native Americans. These nuts were an important part of their diet and economy. As European settlers came into contact with the indigenous peoples, they adopted the use of pecans and began to cultivate them for their own use. By the 19th century, pecans had become widely appreciated for their flavor and versatility in cooking, leading to increased farming and commercial production. Today, the pecan is celebrated as one of the quintessential ingredients in Southern cuisine, particularly in dishes such as pecan pie, and continues to be a staple in various culinary traditions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,299, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.