juniper
ˈdʒuː.nɪ.pər
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Definition of juniper - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
plantshrub or tree with needle-like leaves and cones
  • The juniper grows well in rocky soils.
cedar cypress pine
2.
cooking spiceberry-like cone used as flavoring
  • Juniper is a key ingredient in making gin.
berry cone flavoring
3.
lumber useRarewood from a coniferous shrub or treeRare
  • The furniture was made from juniper.
cedar cypress pine
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Images of juniper

  • juniper: shrub or tree with needle-like leaves and cones
    shrub or tree with needle-like leaves and cones
  • juniper: berry-like cone used as flavoring
    berry-like cone used as flavoring
  • juniper: wood from a coniferous shrub or tree
    wood from a coniferous shrub or tree

Expressions with juniper

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small berrylike cone from juniper plants used in food and medicine
Juniper berry is used to flavor gin and dishes.
shrub of the genus Juniperus with needle-like leaves
The garden was lined with fragrant juniper bushes..
evergreen shrub or small tree with needle-like leaves and blue berries
The common juniper grows wild in many forests.
tree called eastern red cedar with reddish bark and berry-like cones
The red juniper grows in many eastern forests.
low-growing juniper plant used as ground cover
The creeping juniper spread across the garden, creating a lush green carpet.

Origin of juniper

Latin, juniperus (juniper tree)

Terms with juniper included in their meaning

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ginn.
alcohol
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
conifer
juniper tree native to eastern North America
nature
juniper with fragrant wood native to North America
cuisine
juniper-flavoured ham from Tyrol
plant
type of juniper tree
medicinal
oil from juniper wood used for skin treatment
cosmetic
dark oil from juniper wood used in cosmetics
jenever
traditional juniper-flavored liquor from the Netherlands

Examples of juniper in a sentence

  • The juniper's scent filled the garden.
  • The chef garnished the dish with juniper.
  • Juniper adds a unique flavor to the stew.
  • Juniper is often used in making gin.
  • The aroma of juniper filled the room.

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  1. French:genévrier, ...
  2. German:Wacholder, Wacholderbeere, ...
  3. Italian:ginepro, legno di ginepro, ...
  4. Spanish:enebro, ...
  5. Portuguese:zimbro, ...
  6. Chinese:杜松, 杜松子, ...
  7. Japanese:ネズ, ジュニパーベリー, ...
  8. Arabic:عُرْعُر, عَرْعَر, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֲרְעָר, עֲרוֹעָר, ...
  10. Russian:можжевельник, ягоды можжевельника, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ялівець, ягоди ялівцю, ...
  12. Hindi:जुनिपर, जुनिपर बेरी, ...
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