yew

A noun referring to any of numerous evergreen trees or shrubs with red cup-shaped berries and flattened needlelike leaves, valued for its durable fine-grained wood used in cabinetwork and archery bows.

• 🇩🇪Immergrüner Nadelbaum oder Strauch der Gattung Taxus mit flachen Nadeln und roten, becherförmigen Samenmänteln; sein hartes, feines und zähes Holz wird für Schnitzereien, Möbel und insbesondere für Bogenbau geschätzt.

1. Tree or shrub B2 formal

   Any of numerous evergreen trees or shrubs belonging to the genus Taxus, having red cup-shaped berries and flattened needlelike leaves.

   • The ancient yew tree in the churchyard is over 500 years old.
   • Yew hedges are popular in formal gardens because they can be trimmed into shapes.
   • The forest was dense with yew and other evergreens.

   🇩🇪Eibe

2. Wood material B2 formal

   The durable, fine-grained wood of the yew tree, typically light brown or red, valued for cabinetwork and making archery bows.

   • The longbow was traditionally crafted from yew wood.
   • This antique cabinet is made of beautifully polished yew.
   • Yew is prized by woodworkers for its strength and rich color.

   🇩🇪Eibenholz

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