hickory noun [ C or U ] us / ˈhɪk.ɚ.i / uk / ˈhɪk. ə r.i / Add to word list a small tree from North America and East Asia that has nuts that can be eaten, or the hard wood from this tree

noun,plural hick·o·ries. any of several North American trees belonging to the genus Carya, of the walnut family, certain species of which bear edible nuts or yield a valuable wood.: Compare pecan, shagbark. the wood of any of these trees. a switch, stick, etc., of this wood. Baseball Slang. a baseball bat.

The term "hickory" refers to any one of around 18 species of deciduous trees belonging to the genus Carya, native to North America and East Asia. These trees are known for their hard, dense, and shock-resistant wood, which is used for items such as tool handles, furniture, and flooring.