Meaning of the word hickory in English

What does hickory mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hickory

US /ˈhɪk.ɚ.i/
UK /ˈhɪk.ər.i/

Noun

a North American tree of the walnut family, yielding tough, edible nuts and hard, heavy, close-grained timber

Example:
The furniture was made from solid hickory wood.
We gathered hickory nuts in the fall.