American hickory tree with edible nuts (5)

I believe the answer is:

pecan

(Other definitions for pecan that I've seen before include "Nut with sweet oily kernel" , "of nuts" , "Nut of American hickory tree" , "Edible nut like a smooth walnut" , "Species of hickory - edible nut" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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