Hickory

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Hickory (HICK-uh-ree)

Hickory is a type of tree belonging to the genus Carya. The term is also used to refer to the wood derived from these trees. The name "hickory" is derived from the Powhatan language of Native Americans, who used the wood of the tree for various purposes.

Etymology

The term "hickory" is derived from the Powhatan word hiccora. The Powhatan people were indigenous to what is now the eastern part of the United States. They used the wood of the hickory tree for making tools and other items.

Related Terms

  • Carya: The genus to which hickory trees belong. It is part of the larger family Juglandaceae, which also includes the walnut trees.
  • Wood: The hard, fibrous substance that forms the main substance of a tree or shrub, lying beneath the bark and often used in building and manufacturing.
  • Powhatan: A Native American tribe that inhabited the eastern part of what is now the United States. They are known for their use of hickory wood in tool-making.

Pronunciation

The word "hickory" is pronounced as HICK-uh-ree.

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