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Definition of hickory
hickory
/ˈhɪk.ə.ɹi/
hick · o · ry
Plural:hickories
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CEFR
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Grade
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Tier
2
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1
The exceptionally tough, heavy, and resilient wood of the hickory tree, widely used in the manufacture of tool handles, furniture, and sporting equipment, as well as for smoking cured meats.
Example
"The carpenter preferred a hammer with a solid hickory handle because it absorbed shock better than fiberglass."
2
North American A predominantly North American and East Asian deciduous hardwood tree of the walnut family, characterized by pinnate leaves, dense wood, and hard-shelled edible nuts.
Example
"We spent the afternoon gathering nuts beneath the large hickory in the backyard."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Virginia Algonquian (Powhatan) word 'pawcohiccora', which originally referred to a milky broth or drink made from pounded hickory nuts.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Hickory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/hickory