noun

juniper

JOO-nih-puh

Juniper (noun) means an evergreen shrub or small tree with needle-like leaves and small, berry-like cones, often used to flavour gin. Example: “The trail was lined with wild juniper bushes.”

noun

An evergreen shrub or small tree with needle-like leaves and small, berry-like cones, often used to flavour gin.

"The trail was lined with wild juniper bushes."

"Good gin gets its distinctive taste from juniper."

How to use juniper

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn evergreen shrub whose berries flavour gin.

Common pairings

juniper berries juniper bush gin and juniper

Word forms

junipers plural

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Etymology

From Latin iuniperus, "juniper tree," of uncertain further origin.

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for juniper

viper piper wiper sniper

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Frequently asked questions

What does “juniper” mean?

The word “juniper” means an evergreen shrub or small tree with needle-like leaves and small, berry-like cones, often used to flavour gin. In plain terms, an evergreen shrub whose berries flavour gin.

How do you pronounce “juniper”?

“Juniper” is pronounced JOO-nih-puh (/ˈd͡ʒunɪpɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “juniper” in a sentence?

Here is “juniper” used in a sentence: “The trail was lined with wild juniper bushes.”

What part of speech is “juniper”?

“Juniper” is a noun.

Where does the word “juniper” come from?

The word “juniper” comes from Latin. From Latin iuniperus, "juniper tree," of uncertain further origin.

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