juniper

[ joo-nuh-per ]

noun

1. any evergreen, coniferous shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus, especially J. communis, having cones that resemble dark-blue or blackish berries used in flavoring gin and in medicine as a diuretic.
2. a tree mentioned in the Old Testament, said to be the retem.

juniper

/ ˈdʒuːnɪpə /

noun

1. any coniferous shrub or small tree of the genus Juniperus, of the N hemisphere, having purple berry-like cones. The cones of J. communis ( common or dwarf juniper ) are used as a flavouring in making gin See also red cedar
2. any of various similar trees, grown mainly as ornamentals
3. Old Testament one of the trees used in the building of Solomon's temple (I Kings 6:15, 34) and for shipbuilding (Ezekiel 27:5)

Word History and Origins

Origin of juniper¹

1350–1400; Middle English junipere < Latin jūniperus

Word History and Origins

Origin of juniper¹

C14: from Latin jūniperus, of obscure origin

Example Sentences

Natural England chairman Tony Juniper previously pointed out it received "a high number of inquiries" about HS2 by people keen on conservation.

From BBC

This area used to be covered by a thick juniper forest, but these could have been cut to facilitate iron production.

From BBC

Jeters and Farrow said they will consider similar protests whenever Hubbart is moved into Juniper Hills.

From Los Angeles Times

New Mexico’s piñon and juniper trees — and chiles.

From Los Angeles Times

His release to the rural community of Juniper Hills in the Antelope Valley was met with indignation Tuesday, especially because two other violent sexual predators were placed in the community in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times