Carya myristiciformis

Definitions of Carya myristiciformis
  1. noun
    hickory of southern United States and Mexico having hard nutmeg-shaped nuts
    synonyms: Carya myristicaeformis, nutmeg hickory
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    type of:
    hickory, hickory tree
    American hardwood tree bearing edible nuts
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