bitter pecan

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Noun bitter pecan has 1 sense

water hickory, bitter pecan, water bitternut, Carya aquatica - hickory of southern United States having many narrow leaflets and rather bitter nuts
--₁ is a kind of hickory, hickory tree
--₁ is a member of Carya, genus Carya

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Bitter Pecan

Definition: The bitter pecan is a type of pecan tree known for producing nuts that have a strong bitter taste.

Senses:

Noun: A variety of pecan tree that produces nuts with a distinctly bitter flavor.
Adjective: Referring to or having the characteristics of the bitter pecan tree or its nuts.
Adjective: Describing a taste or flavor that is sharp, acrid, and unpleasant, resembling the bitterness of a bitter pecan nut.

Sample sentences:

The bitter pecan is a sturdy tree native to North America.
The nuts from the bitter pecan tree are often used in cooking and baking for their unique flavor.
We tried a new recipe using bitter pecans, but the taste was too strong for our liking.
The bitterness of the pecans was overwhelming in the salad, making it less enjoyable.