Synonyms for

Yew

Verb / ju: / Another word for yew — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a type of tree or shrub with dark green needles and red berries

Synonyms & similar words

tree shrub evergreen conifer fir pine cedar juniper holly boxwood laurel privet azalea rhododendron heather ivy oak maple birch elm

Example sentences

  1. The yew tree in my backyard is over 100 years old.
  2. The gardener trimmed the yew bushes into interesting shapes.
  3. The red berries on the yew tree are poisonous.
  4. The yew hedge provided privacy for the backyard.
  5. The yew plant is often used in landscaping.

Quotes

  • I think that I shall never see a poem as lovely as a tree. A yew, in fact, will do.
  • The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now. - Chinese Proverb
  • The true meaning of life is to plant trees, under whose shade you do not expect to sit. - Nelson Henderson

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