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Added 10 October 2026

juniper

/ˈd͡ʒuːnɪpə/ noun

In Latin: iūniperus Wiktionary

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Any shrub or tree of the genus Juniperus of the cypress family, which is characterized by pointed, needle-like leaves and aromatic berry-like cones.
One of a number of coniferous trees which resemble junipers.

Origin

From Late Middle English junyper, juniperus, from Latin iūniperus (“juniper-tree”).

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