Meaning of pecan in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /pəˈkɑn/

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  1. Noun

    pecan

    Etymology

    late 18th century: from French pacane, from Illinois (a North American Indian language)

    Definitions

    1. wood of a pecan tree
  2. 2. tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts
  3. 3. smooth brown oval nut of south central United States

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