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Definition of japanese yew

japanese yew

Plural:japanese yews
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japanese yew Lexical Profile

• noun

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An evergreen tree or shrub native to Japan, Korea, and northeastern China, characterized by flat, dark green needles and fleshy red arils, widely cultivated as an ornamental plant despite its highly toxic properties.

Example

"Due to its dense foliage and ability to tolerate heavy pruning, the Japanese yew is frequently used to create privacy hedges in formal gardens."

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from its geographic origin in Japan and the noun 'yew', which comes from the Old English 'īw', referring to coniferous trees of the genus Taxus.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Japanese yew. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/japanese yew
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