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yew

/juː/

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Tejo

A species of coniferous tree, Taxus baccata, with dark-green flat needle-like leaves and seeds bearing red arils, native to western, central and southern Europe, northwest Africa, northern Iran and southwest Asia.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully trimmed the yew hedge into a neat, dark green wall around the garden. "

El jardinero recortó cuidadosamente el seto de tejo en una pared verde oscuro y ordenada alrededor del jardín.

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Tejo

(by extension) Any tree or shrub of the genus Taxus.

Examples :

"The gardener carefully trimmed the yew hedge into a neat, rectangular shape. "

El jardinero recortó cuidadosamente el seto de tejo en una forma rectangular y ordenada.

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Tejos

Other conifers resembling plants in genus Taxus

Examples :

"The gardener wasn't sure if the shrub was a true Taxus yew, or just another conifer resembling a yew. "

El jardinero no estaba seguro de si el arbusto era un tejo Taxus verdadero, o solo otra conífera que se asemejaba a un tejo.

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Madera de tejo

The wood of the such trees.

Examples :

"The archer prized his longbow made of yew for its strength and flexibility. "

El arquero apreciaba su arco largo hecho de madera de tejo por su fuerza y flexibilidad.

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Arco de tejo

A bow for archery, made of yew wood.

Examples :

"The archer carefully strung his yew before the competition. "

El arquero encordó cuidadosamente su arco de tejo antes de la competición.

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adjective

Hecho de madera de tejo

Made from the wood of the yew tree.

Examples :

"The museum displayed a beautiful, old yew bow used for hunting centuries ago. "

El museo exhibió un hermoso y antiguo arco de madera de tejo utilizado para la caza hace siglos.