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juniper

[ joo-nuh-per ]

noun

  1. any evergreen, coniferous shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus, especially J. communis, having cones that resemble dark-blue or blackish berries used in flavoring gin and in medicine as a diuretic.
  2. a tree mentioned in the Old Testament, said to be the retem.


juniper

/ ˈdʒuːnɪpə /

noun

  1. any coniferous shrub or small tree of the genus Juniperus, of the N hemisphere, having purple berry-like cones. The cones of J. communis ( common or dwarf juniper ) are used as a flavouring in making gin See also red cedar
  2. any of various similar trees, grown mainly as ornamentals
  3. Old Testament one of the trees used in the building of Solomon's temple (I Kings 6:15, 34) and for shipbuilding (Ezekiel 27:5)


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Word History and Origins

Origin of juniper1

1350–1400; Middle English junipere < Latin jūniperus

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Word History and Origins

Origin of juniper1

C14: from Latin jūniperus, of obscure origin

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Example Sentences

Hoffman at Juniper has some advice on how to protect yourself.

Might this be the endgame of the series, to see the Henricksons restored as the rightful custodians of Juniper Creek?

Flavors of red plums, juniper, and star anise make it the perfect holiday party red to go with cheeses or chocolate truffles.

Juniper, which is the principal flavoring of gin, is very fragrant, with a pine scent.

The sun was printing over the floor the shadow skeleton of the juniper-tree by the westerly window.

Burn the male olive-branch and the pine twig and juniper, and let the blazing laurel crackle amid the hearth.

In spite of the snow that evening we had a cheery bonfire of juniper, willow and rhododendron.

Mince an onion; take about a dozen peppercorns, twenty juniper berries, three bayleaves, and put these into a gill of vinegar.

In front of the house there was a court, in which grew a juniper-tree.

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