pecan pecan /ˈpiːˌkɑːn, pɪˈkæn/

noun

1. Smooth brown oval nut of south central United States  ( pecan )
   smooth brown oval nut of south central United States
    Pecan pie is a popular dessert in the southern United States
   Pecan pie is a popular dessert in the southern United States
   
   
2. Tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts  ( Carya illinoensis , Carya illinoinsis , pecan , pecan tree )
   tree of southern United States and Mexico cultivated for its nuts
   
   
3. Wood of a pecan tree  ( pecan )
   wood of a pecan tree
    Pecan wood is often used in furniture-making due to its rich color.
   Pecan wood is often used in furniture-making due to its rich color.