Yew Definition

yew
noun
  1. wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the English yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows
  2. any of numerous evergreen trees or shrubs having red cup- shaped berries and flattened needlelike leaves

"Yew" in song lyrics

See how yew is used in real songs:

  • "browni yew"
    AOL — AOL
  • "japanese yew"
    AOL — AOL
  • "densiformis yew"
    AOL — AOL

Words that rhyme with yew

Usage tips for "yew"

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