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juniper

ju·ni·per [ jnipər ] (plural ju·ni·pers)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. evergreen plant bearing cones resembling berries: an evergreen tree or bush with small purple cones resembling berries that are used in cooking and yield juniper oil. Genus Juniperus.

2. oil from juniper: the oil from juniper berries. Use: to flavor gin.

[14th century. < Latin juniperus]
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