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| pe·can [ pi kn, pi kán, p kàn ] (plural pe·cans) |
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1. edible nut: an edible nut with a thin dark red shell
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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.
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| [Late 18th century. Via French pacane< Illinois pakani] |
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