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juniper

Syllabification: (ju·ni·per)
Pronunciation: /ˈjo͞onəpər/

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Definition of juniper

noun

  • an evergreen shrub or small tree that bears berrylike cones, widely distributed throughout Eurasia and North America. Many kinds have aromatic cones or foliage.
    • Genus Juniperus, family Cupressaceae: many species, including the shrubby common juniper (J. communis), the berries of which are used for flavoring gin

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin juniperus

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Definition of juniper in the British & World English dictionary