单词 | juniper |
释义 | Word Frequency juniper(ˈdʒuːnɪpə) noun 1. any coniferous shrub or small tree of the genus Juniperus, of the N hemisphere, having purple berry-like cones. The cones of J. communis (common or dwarf juniper) are used as a flavouring in making gin See also red cedar (sense 1)2. any of various similar trees, grown mainly as ornamentals 3. Old Testament one of the trees used in the building of Solomon's temple (I Kings 6:15, 34) and for shipbuilding (Ezekiel 27:5) Word origin C14: from Latin jūniperus, of obscure origin |
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