juniper berry

noun

1. the berrylike cone of a juniper.

Word History and Origins

Origin of juniper berry¹

First recorded in 1715–25

Example Sentences

Eventually, he settled on the eight most frequently mentioned: desert dates, Yemeni Sidr honey, sycamore figs, Israeli golden raisins, prickly juniper berries, carob fruit, black cumin and frankincense.

From New York Times

This applies to lots of fruits that are the same colour including damsons, sloes and juniper berries.

From Science Daily

The very essence of alcoholic beverages lies in the plants from which they derive – be it grapes, apples, juniper berries, coconuts, oranges, hops or malt.

From Salon

The line encompasses dozens of items today, including apple strudel sorbet, steak tartare, candied cherry tomatoes in oil and noodles with juniper berries.

From New York Times

As for the movie’s curious title, it suggests the juniper berries that are a main ingredient in gin and lend the liquor its singular flavor.

From Los Angeles Times