Pecan (Noun)

Meaning ¹

Smooth brown oval nut of south central United States.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Meaning ²

Tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Synonyms

• Carya Illinoinsis
• Carya Illinoensis
• Pecan Tree

Meaning ³

Wood of a pecan tree.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

• The craftsman chose a piece of pecan wood for the furniture legs because of its rich, dark color.
• The guitar manufacturer often used pecan wood for acoustic instruments due to its warm, resonant tone.
• Pecan wood is highly prized for smoking meats, especially barbecue, as it adds a delicate, nutty flavor.
• The carpenter selected pecan wood for the cutting board because of its durability and resistance to scratches.
• Pecan wood is difficult to work with due to its hardness, but the beautiful grain pattern made it worth the extra effort.