Juniper - Meaning, Definition & English Examples
Juniper is an evergreen shrub or tree with needle-like leaves and berry-like cones, often used for flavoring gin and in herbal medicine. It grows in northern climates.
Definition:
An evergreen shrub or tree with aromatic berries used in flavoring gin and medicine.
Synonyms:
cedar, cypress, pine
Part of Speech:
noun
Antonyms:
(none applicable)
Common Collocations:
juniper berries, juniper bush, juniper scent
Derivatives:
juniperaceous, juniper-like
Usage Tips:
Use "juniper" to refer to the plant or its berries, often in botany or culinary contexts.
Common Phrases:
under the juniper tree, juniper-scented, as old as the junipers
Etymology:
From Latin *iuniperus*, possibly from a pre-Latin Mediterranean language.
Examples:
- 1. The juniper bush grows well in dry climates.
- 2. Gin gets its flavor from juniper berries.
- 3. She planted a small juniper in her garden.
- 4. The scent of juniper filled the forest air.