noun
hickory
HIH-kuh-ree
noun
1
A hardwood tree of the genus Carya, valued for its wood and, in some species, its edible nuts.
"The old barn was framed with sturdy hickory beams."
2
The wood of this tree.
"Hickory is a popular wood for smoking meat because of its strong flavor."
How to Use Hickory
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA tough North American hardwood tree, and the wood it produces, often linked with pecans and smoky barbecue flavor.
Common pairings
hickory wood
hickory-smoked
Word Forms
hickories plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “hickory”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
The old barn was framed with sturdy _____ beams.
Etymology
A shortened form of "pohickery," itself from the Powhatan word "pawcohiccora."