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Pekannuss

pecan nut

noun peh-KAHN-noos Rare

Origin: from Algonquian, via French pacane

Usage Note

Pekannuss is the pecan, used in American-style pies and increasingly in German baking and Müsli. Its buttery flavour makes it popular for Brownies and nut tarts. Plural: Pekannüsse.

Examples

"Für den amerikanischen Pecan Pie braucht man reichlich ganze Pekannüsse."

Natural Translation

For the American pecan pie you need plenty of whole pecans.

Literal Translation

For the American pecan pie needs one plenty whole pecan nuts.

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