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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

taxus

/tæksəs/ noun · British & US
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What does taxus mean?

noun

A genus of evergreen shrubs or small trees, native to the Northern Hemisphere, having dark green, leathery leaves and red or purple berries. Taxus is also known as yew.

Example

"The garden featured a beautiful taxus hedge, its dark green foliage a striking contrast to the surrounding flowers."

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