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

“I nourish my body with a cocoa ceremony, yogi tea or Golden Milk. I practice sensory self-care, delighting with cozy clothes, breathe in fragrances such as juniper berry, clary sage, orange and cardamom from the diffuser, have candles lit and the fireplace burning, chill/Zen music playing.”

From Seattle Times

This healing tea consists of sarsaparilla root, ginger, licorice root, cinnamon, burdock root, juniper berry, black pepper, dandelion root, clove oil and cinnamon bark oil.

From Salon

I put juniper berry in it because he used to be up in the mountains.

From Salon

Branding himself as an absurdist shill has certainly helped Reynolds personally, as he’s applied the same tone to other ads, including spots for his own gin line, which according to this ad is made by misting oranges with his own tears, and personally apologizing to each juniper berry used in the brewing process.

From The Verge

The Starbucks drink doesn’t contain booze, of course, but the juniper berry is the main flavor of gin.

From Seattle Times