juniper

noun

ju·ni·per | \ ˈjü-nə-pər

Definition of juniper

1a : any of numerous shrubs or trees (genus Juniperus) of the cypress family with leaves resembling needles or scales and female cones usually resembling berries

b : the berrylike cone or fruit of a juniper especially : the bluish one of a common juniper (J. communis) which is used to flavor foods and from which is obtained an acrid essential oil used especially as a flavoring in gin and liqueurs

— called also juniper berry

2 : any of several coniferous trees resembling true junipers

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Few hop varieties can offer the complexity of a good blend, but Mosaic delivers, and this beer brings big berry fruit, mango, and a little juniper flavor. — Matt Allyn, Popular Mechanics, "The 10 Best IPAs You've Got to Try," 8 May 2017 Makes about 11 ounces of spice mix4 ounces juniper berries 2 ounces fennel seed 3 ounces lemon pepper seasoning 2 ounces sea salt 1. Toast the juniper berries and fennel. — Multiple Authors, House Beautiful, "Rock Center Café's Juniper-and-Fennel-Crusted Berkshire Pork Chop Spice Mix," 1 May 2010 Burning all four wicks of the Holiday Grand will fill your home with notes of evergreen, red currant, and juniper berry. — Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful, "This Is What A $500 Candle Looks Like," 7 Dec. 2018 The miniature trees were like perfect haikus: the bald cypress, the Catlin elm, the Foemina juniper. — Reif Larsen, The Seattle Times, "LA Reverential: A City’s Chill Spots," 1 Aug. 2018 Then the gall will dry up, usually with no harm to the juniper. — Beth Botts, chicagotribune.com, "Orange growths on juniper trees signal cedar-apple rust," 30 May 2018 Notes of hinoki, juniper, and eucalyptus sourced from 100 percent all-natural essential oils combine within a coconut and apricot wax blend while encased in a reusable handthrown stoneware container. — Erin Nicole Celletti, Teen Vogue, "7 Fall Candles Under $60," 16 Nov. 2018 This bright and sparkling blend is reminiscent of a sunny drive down the California coast with notes of clementine, mandarin, juniper berries and star anise. — Leah Melby Clinton, Marie Claire, "8 Beauty Bloggers Reveal Their Luxe Sephora Hauls," 10 Sep. 2018 Related stories from Idaho Statesman Farewell, western juniper. — Keith Ridler, idahostatesman, "Grazing, not juniper, is behind Idaho species' decline, environmental group says," 29 June 2018

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juniper

noun

English Language Learners Definition of juniper

: an evergreen shrub or tree that has tiny fruits that look like berries

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juniper

noun

ju·ni·per | \ ˈjü-nə-pər

Kids Definition of juniper

: an evergreen tree or shrub related to the pines but having tiny cones resembling berries

juniper

noun

ju·ni·per | \ ˈjü-nə-pər

Medical Definition of juniper

: an evergreen shrub or tree (genus Juniperus) of the cypress family (Cupressaceae) especially : one having a prostrate or shrubby habit (as Juniperus communis)