pecan
noun
a tall hickory tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the southern U.S. and Mexico, cultivated for its oval, smooth-shelled, edible nuts: the state tree of Texas.
pecans
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pluralof pecan.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Carey can now eat seven walnuts or pecans without having an allergic reaction so treatment was "100% worth it", Scott said.
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
A few handfuls of oats, pistachios or pecans, butter, maple syrup.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2026
The findings reinforce evidence linking pecans to cardiovascular health and improved diet quality, while also outlining areas that deserve further study.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 22, 2026
Some evidence suggests that replacing refined carbohydrates with pecans may improve insulin response or help moderate after meal blood sugar levels.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 22, 2026
Lourdes asks, stripping the sticky buns of pecans and nervously chewing them one by one.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
