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yew

yew

 
pronunciation:
yu
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: an evergreen tree or shrub that has sharp, flat needles and poisonous red berries.
definition 2: the wood from such a tree or shrub, used in the past to make bows for archery.
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The words yew, ewe, and you sound alike but have different meanings.
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