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| yew [ yoo ] (plural yews) |
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1. evergreen tree: an evergreen tree or bush that has flat dark green needles and scarlet fruits arils that resemble berries. Most parts of the tree are considered poisonous. Genus Taxus.
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2. wood: the fine-grained wood of a poisonous evergreen tree. Use: cabinetmaking and, especially formerly, making bows.
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3. yew bow: an archer's bow made of yew wood
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| [ Old English īw< Germanic] |
