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juniper

/ˈdʒuːnɪpər/ noun · British & US
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What does juniper mean?

noun

A small evergreen tree or shrub of the genus Juniperus, native to the Northern Hemisphere. The wood of the juniper tree is highly valued for its aromatic and preservative properties.

Example

"The hikers stopped to rest beneath the branches of a towering juniper tree."

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