Juniperus: meaning, definitions and examples

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juniperus

 

[ หŒdส’uหˆnษชpษ™rษ™s ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

botanical name

Juniperus is a genus of coniferous trees and shrubs in the cypress family, Cupressaceae. This genus includes a variety of species known for their aromatic needles and berries, often used in landscaping and for medicinal purposes. They are native to various regions around the world, commonly found in the Northern Hemisphere.

Synonyms

juniper, needle-bearing tree

Examples of usage

  • The Juniperus tree provides excellent privacy in gardens.
  • Many species of Juniperus are used for ornamental purposes.
  • Juniperus berries are often used in cooking and distillation.

Translations

Translations of the word "juniperus" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น junรญpero

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅ‚เคจเคฟเคชเฅ‡เคฐเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wacholder

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ juniperus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปั–ะฒะตั†ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jaล‚owiec

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ธใƒฅใƒ‹ใƒ‘ใƒฉใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท genรฉvrier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enebro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท juniper

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๋‹ˆํผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌูˆู†ูŠุจุฑ

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€ัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฏแƒฃแƒœแƒ˜แƒžแƒ”แƒ แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ juniperus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enebro

Etymology

The term 'Juniperus' originates from Latin, where it means 'juniper'. The word has its roots in ancient languages and has been used historically to refer to a range of coniferous plants. The genus was first described scientifically by Carl Linnaeus in his work 'Species Plantarum' in 1753. The use of junipers dates back to ancient times, with various cultures utilizing the plant for its wood, medicinal properties, and as a flavoring agent in cooking and distillation. The adaptability of Juniperus species to various climates and soils has contributed to its widespread distribution and popularity in horticulture.