Hicks yew

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noun

a hybrid yew, Taxus media hicksii, having a columnar manner of growth.

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Origin of Hicks yew

After Hicks nurseries in Westbury, New York

The needles of the yew tree can kill you, but the bark is important for many modern drugs.
This Exhibit Could Kill You: The Museum of Natural History Takes on Poison|William O’Connor|January 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Traffic is still dense along Hicks Street but no one rushes him.
With the Fireman of Brooklyn’s Company 224 as They Observe the Fallen|Maurice Emerson Decaul|September 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
In an interview with ABC News on Sunday, Hicks said he was given a desk job that is the equivalent of being “put in closet.”
Up to Speed: 5 Things You Need to Know About Benghazi|Eli Lake|September 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Editor's Note: This story has been updated with a response from the State Department regarding Greg Hicks.
Up to Speed: 5 Things You Need to Know About Benghazi|Eli Lake|September 11, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Stephens County District Attorney Jason Hicks told The Oklahoman on Thursday that they were looking at other motives as well.
Inside the ‘Boredom’ Killing That Has Shocked Oklahoma|Christine Pelisek|August 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
An' if any of yo' uns insinuates I am afraid, yo' uns will have to settle with Josh Hicks, an' that mighty quick.
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
The major and Hicks, who stood not far from him, were both unusually pale in the face, as they gazed motionless before them.
Hunting the Lions|R.M. Ballantyne
Hardy and Hicks flung the huge marrow bones with which they happened to be engaged at the time.
Hunting the Lions|R.M. Ballantyne
Just then Hicks caught sight of Duncan, and yelled: "Bill, did yo' un meet a party of about a dozen men a few minutes ago?"
The Courier of the Ozarks|Byron A. Dunn
My hand flew to mine as I jerked the dun up short, but I wasn't fast enough—and Hicks was too close.
Raw Gold|Bertrand W. Sinclair