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τάξος — meaning in English

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English meaning

yew noun An evergreen coniferous tree with dark needles and red berry-like seed cases, native to Europe and parts of Asia.

Senses

τάξος is used for these senses in English:

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

yew — full definition

noun An evergreen coniferous tree with dark needles and red berry-like seed cases, native to Europe and parts of Asia.
noun The wood of this tree, traditionally prized for making longbows.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

ίταμος