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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A hickory of species (Carya laciniosa), wihh outer bark loose and peeling.
2. 2
   North American hickory having loose grey shaggy bark and edible nuts wordnet
3. 3
   The nut of this tree.

Synonyms

All synonyms

carya ovatashagbarkshagbarkshagbark hickoryshellbark hickory

Etymology

From shell + bark.

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