pecan
//pɪˈkɑːn//
Noun
pecanSingular
pecansPlural
1
A smooth, oval-shaped edible nut with a rich, buttery flavor, enclosed in a thin brown shell.
I added chopped pecans to the cookie dough for extra crunch.
2
A large deciduous tree (Carya illinoinensis) native to North America that produces pecan nuts.
A tall pecan grows in our backyard.