1. plural of pekan; large North American carnivorous mammals related to martens, also called fishers

Examples

• The wildlife biologist tracked several pekans through the dense forest.
• Pekans are skilled climbers that hunt in trees and on the ground.
• The conservation program helped increase the local population of pekans.
• Pekans have dark brown fur and are larger than most other members of the weasel family.
• Researchers studied the hunting patterns of pekans in the northern wilderness.
• The pekans left distinctive tracks in the snow near the creek.