<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">hickory</topic></authority><related type="narrower"><topic>shellbark hickory</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>bitternut hickory</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>black hickory</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>mockernut hickory</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>pecan</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>pignut hickory</topic></related><related type="narrower"><topic>shagbark hickory</topic></related><related type="other"><topic>Carya</topic></related><related type="broader"><topic>hardwood</topic></related> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Wood of the tree belonging to the genus Carya, valued because it is strong, elastic, and shock resistant. The reddish brown wood has a straight grain and a fine texture that polishes well; used for flooring, tool handles, farm implements, chairs, wheel spokes, golf clubs, baseball bats, and for flavoring smoked food. It is also split into thin canes for weaving. The heartwood is white. ]]></note></mads>