shellbark

[ shel-bahrk ]

noun

1. the shagbark tree.

shellbark

/ ˈʃɛlˌbɑːk /

noun

1. another name for shagbark

Word History and Origins

Origin of shellbark¹

First recorded in 1750–60; shell + bark ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of shellbark¹

C19: so called from the texture of its bark

Example Sentences

Some of the numerous tree species the DNR wants seeds for are black walnut, red oak, bur oak and shellbark hickory.

From Washington Times

A curious example of persistence, when so much else has perished, is found in the word "Kiskatomas," the shellbark nut.

From Project Gutenberg

The stream is highly picturesque, with romantic banks, large uprooted trees, colossal planes, magnificent oaks, hickory, shellbark hickory, &c.

From Project Gutenberg

The very large size of these nuts makes them a favorite, especially where the pecan and the true shellbarks are not plentiful.

From Project Gutenberg

Despite the incident of the wounded Pocock, the day ended happily enough and they went home at dusk with stores of chestnuts and shellbarks.

From Project Gutenberg