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plum-yew

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun plum-yew has 1 sense
  1. plum-yew - any of several evergreen trees and shrubs of eastern Asia resembling yew and having large seeds enclosed in a fleshy envelope; sometimes cultivated as ornamentals
    --1 is a kind of
    conifer, coniferous tree
    --1 is a member of Cephalotaxus, genus Cephalotaxus

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Term: plum-yew

Definition: Plum-yew refers to any of the evergreen shrubs or small trees of the genus Cephalotaxus, native to East Asia and resembling a yew in appearance but having plum-like fruits.

Sense 1 (Noun): A type of evergreen shrub or small tree native to East Asia, having needle-like leaves, plum-like fruits, and a yew-like appearance.

Example sentence: The plum-yew is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens due to its attractive foliage.


Sense 2 (Adjective): Describing something resembling or related to a plum-yew plant.

Example sentence: The landscaping design featured a plum-yew theme, with hedges of plum-yew shrubs lining the pathway.


Sense 3 (Local Usage - Noun): In a local context, plum-yew can also refer to the fruit of the plum-yew plant.

Example sentence: The locals harvested the ripe plum-yews and made delicious jams and preserves.


Sense 4 (Local Usage - Adjective): Locally, plum-yew can describe something that has characteristics similar to or associated with the plum-yew plant or fruit.

Example sentence: The artisan bakery offered a unique plum-yew flavored pastry, inspired by the local fruit.


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