pecan
0 antonyms and opposites of pecan, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A tree native to the southern United States (Carya illinoinensis) that produces smooth, thin-shelled edible nuts.
How to use pecan
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed from French pacane, itself from an Algonquian word for a hard-shelled nut.
Full origin of pecan →Frequently asked questions
What does “pecan” mean?
The word “pecan” means a tree native to the southern United States (Carya illinoinensis) that produces smooth, thin-shelled edible nuts. In plain terms, the buttery, oval nut used in pies and baking, or the tree it grows on.
How do you pronounce “pecan”?
“Pecan” is pronounced pih-KAHN (/piːˈkæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “pecan” in a sentence?
Here is “pecan” used in a sentence: “The old pecan tree in the yard drops nuts every autumn.”
What part of speech is “pecan”?
“Pecan” is a noun.
Where does the word “pecan” come from?
The word “pecan” comes from French. Borrowed from French pacane, itself from an Algonquian word for a hard-shelled nut.
How many meanings does “pecan” have?
“Pecan” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tree native to the southern United States (Carya illinoinensis) that produces smooth, thin-shelled edible nuts.