hickory

noun/ˈhɪkəri/

Frequency rank: #11,496 most common English word

Meaning

a North American hardwood tree, or the tough wood from that tree.

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Example sentence

The old furniture was crafted from solid hickory, giving it a warm, rustic look.

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