hickory

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noun hick·o·ry \ˈhi-k(ə-)rē\

Definition of hickory

plural

hickories

1a : any of a genus (Carya) of North American hardwood trees of the walnut family that often have sweet edible nutsb : the usually tough wood of a hickory
2 : a switch or cane (as of hickory wood) used especially for punishing a child

hickory

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Recent Examples of hickory from the Web

A brief marinade in balsamic vinegar and Worcestershire sauce adds subtle sweetness, color and flavor; a few drops of natural liquid hickory smoke underscore the aroma.

— jeanmarie brownson, chicagotribune.com, "Grill-smoked fish answers all your summer needs — salads to spreads to omelets," 12 July 2017
They often were made from the wood of ash trees, but could be made from maple, hickory or pine.

— carol kovach, cleveland.com, "Vintage base ball clubs engage in friendly competition for the Western Reserve Cup," 26 June 2017
The cooks at George's prepare the meat entrees on a open pit with hickory logs.

— jared boyd, AL.com, "Alabama's Best Steakhouses: George's Steak Pit in Sheffield," 24 June 2017
The hickory-butter shrimp that Iron Grate debuted for Lent in spring have earned a permanent place on the regular menu, too.

— carol deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Iron Grate BBQ sets last day at current location before move," 23 June 2017
The 80-pound bear cub that won the state’s heart Wednesday for getting lost in downtown Hickory is safely back in the woods.

— mark price, charlotteobserver, "Young bear who won hearts in downtown Hickory is back home in the woods," 22 June 2017
Try finding ticket to his games in Hickory this weekend] The Hickory Crawdads sold out at least three of the four games against the Fireflies in late April.

— joe marusak, charlotteobserver, "Tim Tebow mocked by Charleston RiverDogs minor league baseball team. Was it right?," 20 June 2017
Connecticut tarpon (hickory shad) can be found mixed in with schoolie striped bass.

— hartford courant, courant.com, "Fishing report," 8 June 2017
Tops’ hardwood charcoal/green hickory smoked pork shoulders rival the best anywhere.

— ardie a. davis, kansascity.com, "Memphis in May barbecue contest sets off culinary excursion," 6 June 2017

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