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 berriesb : 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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Origin and Etymology of juniper
Middle English junipere, from Latin juniperus
First Known Use: 14th century
JUNIPER Defined for English Language Learners
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: an evergreen shrub or tree that has tiny fruits that look like berries
JUNIPER Defined for Kids
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: an evergreen tree or shrub related to the pines but having tiny cones resembling berries
Medical Dictionary
juniper
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: an evergreen shrub or tree (genus Juniperus) of the cypress family (Cupressaceae); especially : one having a prostrate or shrubby habit (as Juniperus communis)
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