pecan

• 指一种光滑的棕色椭圆形坚果，产自美国南部和墨西哥的山核桃树，也指这种树及其木材。

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.

   碧根果

   • 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.

   美洲山核桃树

   • 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.

   同义词pecan tree

3. Pecan woodB2formal

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

   山核桃木

   • 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.