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pecan

pe·can [ pi kn, pi kán, p kàn ] (plural pe·cans)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. edible nut: an edible nut with a thin dark red shell

2. tree with edible nut: a large hickory tree that has deeply furrowed bark and produces pecans. Native to: southern United States, Mexico.  Latin name Carya illinoensis.

[Late 18th century. Via French pacane< Illinois pakani]
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