juniper
noun
ju·ni·per
ˈjü-nə-pər 
1
a
: any of numerous shrubs or trees (genus Juniperus) of the cypress family with leaves resembling needles or scales and female cones usually resembling berries
b
: 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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Visitors and staff were evacuated from the park on Thursday as the fire is burned through pinyon pine, juniper, sage and grass.
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
Fringed by juniper trees and offering panoramic views of the Peloponnesian coast, Simos captures the essence of a serene Greek island escape
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—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Soon, the flames crawled up a tall juniper bush planted on the side of the home, spreading flames onto the exterior wall and roof, shortly before a wood fence burst into flames.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Bittersweet Seville orange; grapefruit and lemon peel for acidity; coriander, which is also citrusy; angelica and orris roots for spice; cassia to pair with mint in cocktails; jasmine to go with honey; and plenty of wild juniper.
—Betsy Andrews, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2025
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Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 11 July 2025
Fringed by juniper trees and offering panoramic views of the Peloponnesian coast, Simos captures the essence of a serene Greek island escape
9.
—Joanne Shurvell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Soon, the flames crawled up a tall juniper bush planted on the side of the home, spreading flames onto the exterior wall and roof, shortly before a wood fence burst into flames.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Bittersweet Seville orange; grapefruit and lemon peel for acidity; coriander, which is also citrusy; angelica and orris roots for spice; cassia to pair with mint in cocktails; jasmine to go with honey; and plenty of wild juniper.
—Betsy Andrews, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2025
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“Juniper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/juniper. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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juniper
noun
ju·ni·per
ˈjü-nə-pər
1
a
: any of numerous evergreen shrubs and trees that are related to the pines but produce female cones resembling berries
b
: the berrylike cone or fruit of a juniper
2
: any of various evergreen trees resembling true junipers
Medical Definition
juniper
noun
ju·ni·per
ˈjü-nə-pər
: 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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