hayrick

noun

hay·​rick ˈhā-ˌrik How to pronounce hayrick (audio)
: a relatively large sometimes thatched outdoor pile of hay : haystack

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hayrick was in the 15th century

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“Hayrick.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hayrick. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

hayrick

noun
hay·​rick -ˌrik How to pronounce hayrick (audio)
: a large sometimes thatched outdoor stack of hay
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