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A hickory (Carya illinoensis) of the south central United States having roughish bark and hard but brittle wood, sometimes attaining great size, and producing an edible nut.

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  • Add in pecans and stir to evenly distribute the nuts.
  • I absolutely love the idea of pecans and cranberries.
  • Mix cream cheese, pineapple, pepper and onion and roll in pecans.
  • The maple flavor was subtle, but present, and the pecans were a standout.
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