1
: a large hickory (Carya illinoinensis synonym C. oliviformis) 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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Toasted pecans offer some crunch to contrast all the soft textures in the dish.
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Top with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and pecans (if using)
Make Topping
Beat the remaining 2 egg whites on high until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2025
That transforms into sweet (but not saccharine) notes on the palate, with flavors like caramel, butter pecan, milk chocolate, raisin, fig, cherry, and peach that end with a spicy, lingering finish (the fact that it’s bottled at 100 proof helps).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 May 2025
From her family’s pecan farm along the border in Clint, Texas, Jennifer Ivey also approves.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 May 2025
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Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 1 June 2025
Top with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and pecans (if using)
Make Topping
Beat the remaining 2 egg whites on high until stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 May 2025
That transforms into sweet (but not saccharine) notes on the palate, with flavors like caramel, butter pecan, milk chocolate, raisin, fig, cherry, and peach that end with a spicy, lingering finish (the fact that it’s bottled at 100 proof helps).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 18 May 2025
From her family’s pecan farm along the border in Clint, Texas, Jennifer Ivey also approves.
—Riley Robinson, Christian Science Monitor, 17 May 2025
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“Pecan.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pecan. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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