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juniper

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒuːnɪpə/
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Definition of juniper

noun

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

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin juniperus

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