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.

• 🇪🇸Sustantivo que designa cualquiera de varios árboles o arbustos siempre verdes con bayas rojas en forma de copa y hojas aciculares aplanadas, apreciados por su madera dura y de grano fino, utilizada en ebanistería y para fabricar arcos de tiro.

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.

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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.

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