Where does “pecan” come from?
Pecan derives from French pacane, a word of unknown ultimate origin.
pecan (English): A deciduous tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the...
Definitions
- A deciduous tree, Carya illinoinensis, of the...
Ancestry of “pecan”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | French | pacane | pecan |