Juniper: meaning, definitions and examples

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juniper

 

[ หˆdส’uหnษชpษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical term

Juniper refers to a type of shrub or small tree belonging to the genus Juniperus in the cypress family. These plants are known for their needle-like leaves and berry-like cones, which are often used in flavoring and medicine. Junipers are evergreen and can thrive in a variety of environments, from rocky mountainsides to sandy soils. The berries are often used to produce gin and have a distinctive flavor. Additionally, junipers are valued for their ornamental qualities in landscaping.

Synonyms

conifer, evergreen, juniperus.

Examples of usage

  • The juniper bushes provided excellent ground cover.
  • We picked some ripe juniper berries for our gin recipe.
  • Juniper trees are common in the Mediterranean region.
  • The essential oil from juniper is used in aromatherapy.
  • Juniper wood is known for its durability and pleasant scent.

Translations

Translations of the word "juniper" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น junรญpero

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‚เคจเคฟเคชเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wacholder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ juniper

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปั–ะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jaล‚owiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฅใƒ‹ใƒ‘ใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท genรฉvrier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ junรญpero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท juniper

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๋‹ˆํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ูŠูˆู†ูŠุจูŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jalovec

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jalovec

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœๆพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ juniper

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถัƒะฝะธะฟะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒฃแƒ›แƒฌแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ juniper

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ junรญpero

Etymology

The word 'juniper' is derived from the Latin 'juniperus', which refers to the plant itself. This Latin term traces its roots back to the Proto-Indo-European word '*yew' (referring to the yew tree), which signifies a relationship between different coniferous plants. Throughout history, juniper has been recognized for its medicinal properties, and ancient civilizations often used its berries and foliage for various purposes, including rituals and preservation of food. The use of juniper in distilling gin only became popular in the 17th century, contributing to its culinary significance today. This adaptation of juniper in different cultures reflects its versatility and the broad range of applications attributed to this resilient plant.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,056, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.