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It is from an Algonquin word, meaning a nut requiring a stone to crack.

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What is the origin of pecan?

It is an Algonquian word meaning nut. There is also a Cree word 'Pakan' which means hard shelled nut


What is the correct pronunciation of the word pecan?

pecan (pee-can) or (pee-con)


What is a word with the letters capne?

If you unscramble the letters capne, you can make the word pecan. A pecan is a smooth brown nut.


What is the French word for pecan?

Pecan is spelled "pécan" in French. Pecan nuts are "des noix de pécan".


What is a word that has anagram of capne?

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How do you pronounce the words "pecan" and "almond"?

The word "pecan" is pronounced puh-KAHN or PEE-kan, and the word "almond" is pronounced AHL-mund.


Is pecan a common noun?

Yes, the noun 'pecan' is a common noun, a general word for a type of nut.


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What is the origin of the word ballot?

the origin is where the word came from but the specific origin of the word ballot is latin root word.


Is pecan tree a proper noun?

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What is a 5 letter word that begins with the letter P and produces nuts?

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