pecan
Translation
pecan
Examples
I love pecan pie for dessert.
I love pecan pie for dessert.
She added chopped pecans to the salad.
She added chopped pecans to the salad.
Pecans are native to North America.
Pecans are native to North America.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) pecan Would you like a pecan?
((some)) pecans She bought a bag of pecans.
Similar Words
Synonyms: walnut, almond, hazelnut
Etymology
From an Algonquian word, perhaps meaning 'nut that requires a stone to crack'.
Memory Tips
Associate it with the classic American dessert, pecan pie. The pronunciation can vary: 'pi-KAHN' or 'PEE-kan'.