Synonyms for hickory

Grammar : Noun

Spell : hik-uh-ree, hik-ree

Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɪk ə ri, ˈhɪk ri

Top 10 synonyms for hickory

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Définition of hickory

Origin : 1670s, American English, from Algonquian (perhaps Powhatan), shortening of pockerchicory or a similar name for this species of walnut. Old Hickory as the nickname of U.S. politician Andrew Jackson is first recorded 1827.

As in club : noun bat, stick

Example sentences :

Growing out of fissures of the bark and wood of Hickory, Acer, etc.
Extract from : « The Myxomycetes of the Miami Valley, Ohio » by A. P. Morgan

There were plenty of places nearer Hickory Ridge for fishing purposes.
Extract from : « Pathfinder » by Alan Douglas

We have hickory or ekkeri again, followed by a significant one.
Extract from : « The Gypsies » by Charles G. Leland

These two main braces of course were extra strong, and made of hickory.
Extract from : « Phil Bradley's Mountain Boys » by Silas K. Boone

There was a fire of hickory, but it burned low, as though it knew the winter was over.
Extract from : « The Long Roll » by Mary Johnston

Our hickory brooms were round but Mr. Furnell made a flat one for my sister.
Extract from : « Old Rail Fence Corners » by Various

Its flavor can not compare with that of the pecan, hickory, or black walnut.
Extract from : « Northern Nut Growers Association Thirty-Fourth Annual Report 1943 » by Various

Next in line of hardiness and reliability is the Weschcke hickory.
Extract from : « Northern Nut Growers Association Thirty-Fourth Annual Report 1943 » by Various

The hickory had proven as stubborn as he was himself—which is saying a great deal.
Extract from : « Tom Slade with the Colors » by Percy K. Fitzhugh

I'm covered all over right now with lumps as big as hickory nuts.
Extract from : « The Boy Scouts' First Camp Fire » by Herbert Carter

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