nutmeg yew
/ˈnʌtmɛɡ juː/
noun
- A type of evergreen tree or shrub (genus Torreya) with yew-like leaves and seeds that smell like nutmeg.
- The wood of the nutmeg-yew is valued for its durability and pleasant scent.
- Hikers admired the dark green foliage of the nutmeg-yew along the trail.
- The nutmeg-yew in the botanical garden produces seeds that are sometimes used in traditional medicine.