savin Syllabification: (sav·in)Pronunciation: /ˈsavin/Definition of savin noun 1a bushy Eurasian juniper that typically has horizontally spreading branches. Juniperus sabina, family Cupressaceae an extract obtained from the savin, formerly used as an abortifacient. 2another term for eastern red cedar (see red cedar).Origin: Old English, from Old French savine, from Latin sabina (herba) 'Sabine (herb)'savin in other Oxford dictionaries Definition of savin in the British & World English dictionary