<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>any plant belonging to the genus <em>Yucca</em>, of the agave family, native to the warmer regions of America, having pointed, usually rigid, sword-shaped leaves and clusters of white, waxy flowers; the state flower of New Mexico.</li><li>the fine-grained, elastic wood of any of these trees.</li><li>an archer's bow made of this wood.</li><li>this tree or its branches as a symbol of sorrow, death, or resurrection.</li></ul>