shellbark

American  

[shel-bahrk] / ˈʃɛlˌbɑrk /

noun

1. the shagbark tree.

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shellbark British  

/ ˈʃɛlˌbɑːk /

noun

1. another name for shagbark

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Etymology

Origin of shellbark

First recorded in 1750–60; shell + bark ²

Example Sentences

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shellbark

Common trees would have been American elm, shellbark hickory, bur oak, swamp white oak, tupelo and black willow.

From New York Times ● Aug. 3, 2011

I unwound the old sheet from around my middle, and me and Lloyd climbed the ladder to the bell tower like two squirrels up a shellbark hickory.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

Perhaps the most natural type of hybrid occurring among the hickories is crosses between the shagbark and shellbark, one of the best varieties of which is Weiker.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 41st Annual Meeting Pleasant Valley, New York, August 28, 29 and 30, 1950 by Northern Nut Growers Association

SHAGBARK, Carya ovata The shagbark makes the best stock on which to graft the named varieties of shagbark, shellbark and hybrid hickories.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 43rd Annual Meeting Rockport, Indiana, August 25, 26 and 27, 1952 by Northern Nut Growers Association

This species may prove to be of value as a stock for grafting with the shellbark kingnut and some of the good hybrid hickories.

From Northern Nut Growers Association Report of the Proceedings at the 13th Annual Meeting Rochester, N.Y. September, 7, 8 and 9, 1922 by Northern Nut Growers Association