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Definition of shagbark hickory
shagbark hickory
Plural:shagbark hickories
• noun
1
North American A large deciduous tree native to eastern North America, easily recognized by its loose, peeling strips of bark and the production of sweet, edible nuts.
Example
"The children spent the autumn afternoon gathering baskets full of sweet nuts that had fallen from the old shagbark hickory in the meadow."
2
North American The heavy, dense, and highly shock-resistant wood of this tree, traditionally used for tool handles, furniture, and smoking meat.
Example
"He preferred an axe with a handle made of solid shagbark hickory due to its renowned strength and durability."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shagbark hickory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shagbark-hickory