pecan

• Substantivo que designa a noz marrom, lisa e oval produzida pela nogueira-pecã, árvore nativa do sul dos Estados Unidos e do México; também se refere à própria árvore e à sua madeira.

A noun referring to a smooth brown oval nut from a tree native to the southern United States and Mexico, also used for the tree itself and its wood.

1. Edible nutA2formal

   A smooth, brown, oval nut from a tree native to the southern United States and Mexico, commonly used in cooking and baking.

   Noz-pecã

   • She added chopped pecans to the cookie dough.
   • Pecan pie is a popular dessert in the American South.
   • He cracked open a pecan and ate the kernel.

2. Pecan treeB1formal

   A tall tree (Carya illinoinensis) native to the southern United States and Mexico, cultivated for its edible nuts.

   Nogueira-pecã

   • The pecan tree in their backyard produces hundreds of nuts each year.
   • Pecan trees require a warm climate and plenty of water.
   • They planted several pecan trees on their farm.

   Sinônimospecan tree

3. Pecan woodB2formal

   The wood of the pecan tree, valued for its strength and attractive grain, often used in furniture and flooring.

   Madeira de nogueira-pecã

   • The cabinet was made from solid pecan wood.
   • Pecan wood is known for its durability and rich color.
   • They chose pecan flooring for its warm, natural look.