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Definition of pignut hickory
pignut hickory
Plural:pignut hickories
• noun
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North American A deciduous tree native to eastern North America, belonging to the walnut family, characterized by its smooth, closely fitting bark, hard and heavy wood, and small, pear-shaped nuts that are often bitter.
Example
"The dense, heavy wood of the pignut hickory was traditionally preferred by early American pioneers for making durable tool handles and wagon wheels."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pignut hickory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 17, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pignut%20hickory