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savin

noun sav·in \ ˈsa-vən \

Definition of savin

1 : a Eurasian juniper (Juniperus sabina) with dark berrylike cones and foliage

2 : red cedar 1

Origin and Etymology of savin

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin (herba) sabina, literally, Sabine plant

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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savin

noun sav·in \ ˈsav-ən \

medical Definition of savin

: a mostly prostrate Eurasian evergreen juniper (Juniperus sabina) with dark foliage and small berries having a glaucous bloom and with bitter acrid tops that are sometimes used in folk medicine (as for amenorrhea or as an abortifacient) — called also sabina

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