Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Yew.
Yew - as a noun
Wood of a yew; especially the durable fine-grained light brown or red wood of the english yew valued for cabinetwork and archery bows
Any of numerous evergreen trees or shrubs having red cup-shaped berries and flattened needlelike leaves
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conifer12coniferous treeHyponyms (Broadly Related)
california nutmegnutmeg-yewtorreya californicastinking cedar
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Yew - as an adjective
Made from the wood of the yew tree.
Example Sentences
"The yew is a type of evergreen tree that is often used in landscaping."
"The yew tree has dark green foliage and red berries."
"The wood of the yew is highly valued for making longbows."
"Some people believe that yew trees have mystical properties."
"The yew's dense foliage provides excellent privacy when used as a hedge."
Word Game Points
Is YEW a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, yew is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
YEW has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.
Is YEW a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, yew is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordYEW has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 8.
Is YEW a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, yew is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordYEW has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
