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plum-yew

plum-yew

9.9
An evergreen shrub or small tree with large seeds covered by soft flesh, often grown in gardens
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Gardeners often choose the plum-yew because it adapts well to different soils.

Examples

  • The plum-yew is prized for its attractive foliage in shaded gardens.

  • The seeds of plum-yew are encased in a soft, fleshy covering.

  • The plum-yew tree thrives in shaded areas.

  • I planted a plum-yew in my garden.

  • The garden features a beautiful plum-yew that adds a touch of elegance with its lush green foliage.

  • In the park, a tall plum-yew stands out among the other ornamental shrubs.

  • She enjoyed the shade provided by the mature plum-yew on hot summer days.

Synonyms

Cephalotaxus
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  • Specialized
9.9

A group of evergreen bushes and small trees from East Asia called plum-yews

is the common ornamental name for these eastern Asian evergreen shrubs

Surface Forms

plum-yew singular
plum-yews plural

Morphology

plum-yew = plum + yew (semi-transparent) = plum + yew

The compound transparently combines two clear nouns to indicate a plant with plum-like and yew-like qualities, but the specific botanical sense is specialized and may not be fully predictable for all learners.

Etymology

Plum-yew comes from the two simple words plum and yew. Its seeds have a soft, 'plum'-like covering and the plant looks like a small yew tree, so the name helps you remember this evergreen with fleshy-seeded fruit.