Synonyms for

Pecans

Verb / pɪˈkænz / / ˈpi:ˌkɑ:nz / / pʌˈkɑ:nz / Another word for pecans — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pecans are a type of nut that comes from a species of hickory tree. They are often used in baking or eaten as a snack.

Synonyms & similar words

caryaillinoinsis caryaillinoensis pecan pecantree nuts walnuts almonds cashews hazelnuts macadamias pistachios peanuts chestnuts coconuts filberts nutmeats kernels meats seeds snacks treats

Example sentences

  1. 1. My grandma makes the best pecan pie for Thanksgiving.
  2. 2. I like to snack on pecans during class.
  3. 3. The recipe called for chopped pecans to be added to the salad.
  4. 4. The squirrels in my backyard love to eat pecans from the tree.
  5. 5. My dad and I went to the orchard to pick pecans for our holiday desserts.

Quotes

  • 1. "I am thankful for a lawn that needs mowing, windows that need cleaning and gutters that need fixing because it means I have a home.... I am thankful for the piles of laundry and ironing because it means my loved ones are nearby." - Nancie J. Carmody
  • 2. "Pecans are not cheap and that's why they are a delicacy." - David Coleman
  • 3. "I am like a tree and the leaves are my fans, and the roots are my family and the pecans that I drop are my friends." - Johny Hendricks

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