What is another word for shellbark?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈɛlbɑːk] (IPA)

Shellbark is a type of hickory nut which has a hard shell that protects the edible kernel inside. There are different synonyms for the word 'shellbark' which include 'kingnut', 'scalybark', and 'shagbark'. These terms refer to the distinctive appearance of the hickory nut, which has a rough, scaly outer layer. Some other alternative names for shellbark are 'bigshellbark', 'thickshellbark', and 'outerbark'. Hickory nuts are known for their rich, buttery flavor and are often used in baking or as a snack. Whatever the term used, shellbark hickory is a delicious and nutritious nut, packed with energy, protein, and essential minerals.

What are the hypernyms for Shellbark?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Shellbark

Pines, Sycamore, shellbark Hickory.
"Directions for Collecting and Preserving Insects"
C. V. Riley
The black walnut, ash, shellbark hickory, black and white oak, sturdily grown, evidence a soil rich in lime, while the pines, small blackjack and post oaks, and the chestnut are at home in non-calcareous soils.
"Right Use of Lime in Soil Improvement"
Alva Agee
In compressed form, in color of nut, also in the angularity and thickness of shell, it is quite similar to shellbark hickory.
"The Pecan and its Culture"
H. Harold Hume

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