noun
pekan
Pekan (noun) means a fisher cat or fisher (Pekania pennanti, syn. Martes pennanti).
noun
1
A fisher cat or fisher (Pekania pennanti, syn. Martes pennanti)
2
An American marten (Martes americana).
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Etymology
From the Abenaki apanakes (“pine marten, Martes americana”), or a Penobscot cognate of it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of pekan?
"pekan" (noun) means a fisher cat or fisher (Pekania pennanti, syn. Martes pennanti).
What are the different meanings of pekan?
"pekan" has 2 main meanings: 1. A fisher cat or fisher (Pekania pennanti, syn. Martes pennanti); 2. An American marten (Martes americana).