savin

or sav·ine

[ sav-in ]

noun

1. a juniper, Juniperus sabina, of Europe and Asia.
2. the drug derived from the dried tops of this plant, formerly used in treating amenorrhea.
3. red cedar ( def 1 ).

savin

/ ˈsævɪn /

noun

1. a small spreading juniper bush, Juniperus sabina, of Europe, N Asia, and North America
2. the oil derived from the shoots and leaves of this plant, formerly used in medicine to treat rheumatism, etc
3. another name for red cedar

Word History and Origins

Origin of savin¹

before 1000; Middle English; Old English safine, savene ≪ Latin ( herba ) Sabina Sabine (herb)

Word History and Origins

Origin of savin¹

C14: from Old French savine, from Latin herba Sabīna the Sabine plant

Example Sentences

But Granville also helped women end their pregnancies by administering herbs such as savin in his private practice.

From Washington Post

One of these plant extracts, savin, which comes from juniper bushes, was particularly effective and also plentiful in the United States.

From Washington Post

It’s not one but two family-run inns that need savin’ in the TV movie “Check Inn to Christmas.”

From Los Angeles Times

The family farm’s in need of new savin’ in the TV movie “Christmas a la Mode.”

From Los Angeles Times

In the early weeks of a pregnancy, midwives helped women restore their periods with plants like pennyroyal, savin, tansy and ergot, and doctors, among others, sold drugs made from herbs.

From The Guardian

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