yew in Irish
yew in Irish is iúr, crann iúir — yew means an evergreen coniferous tree with dark needles and red berry-like seed cases, native to Europe and parts of Asia.
yew in Irish
iúr
iúr
(countable, by extension) Any tree or shrub of the genus Taxus.
crann iúir
(countable, by extension) Any tree or shrub of the genus Taxus.
What does "yew" mean?
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noun An evergreen coniferous tree with dark needles and red berry-like seed cases, native to Europe and parts of Asia.
"The old churchyard was lined with ancient yew trees."
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noun The wood of this tree, traditionally prized for making longbows.
"Medieval English archers favored bows carved from yew."
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yew in a sentence
- The old churchyard was lined with ancient yew trees.
- Medieval English archers favored bows carved from yew.
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What is "yew" in Irish?
"yew" in Irish is iúr, crann iúir. yew means: An evergreen coniferous tree with dark needles and red berry-like seed cases, native to Europe and parts of Asia.
How do you use "yew" in a sentence?
Example: "The old churchyard was lined with ancient yew trees." In Irish, "yew" is iúr, crann iúir.
Are there other ways to say "yew" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "yew": iúr, crann iúir.
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