yew

• Substantivo que designa várias árvores ou arbustos coníferos sempre-verdes do gênero Taxus, de crescimento lento, folhas em forma de agulha achatada e sementes envoltas por um arilo carnoso vermelho em forma de taça; sua madeira densa e de grão fino é muito valorizada em marcenaria e na fabricação de arcos.

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.

1. Tree or shrubB2formal

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

   Teixo

   • 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.

2. Wood materialB2formal

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

   Madeira de teixo

   • 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.