"Yule tree" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Yule trees [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} Yule tree (plural Yule trees)
  1. (chiefly paganism) A yuletide decoration comprising a potted tree decorated with ribbons and religious symbols. Categories (topical): Paganism Categories (lifeform): Trees Hypernyms: tree Related terms: Christmas tree, Yule wreath
    Sense id: en-Yule_tree-en-noun-~bQQBh-U Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: lifestyle, paganism, religion

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