Hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk (7)

I believe the answer is:

coconut

(Other definitions for coconut that I've seen before include "Shy occupier" , "Hard-shelled fruit of palm tree with white lining" , "Palm tree product" , "Oval nut with fibrous husk" , "Large edible fruit" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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