juniper

Meanings

• noun

  A type of coniferous tree belonging to the cypress family, genus Juniperus. It is evergreen and bears small, fleshy cones.

  - "The juniper tree is a popular symbol in Christmas traditions."
  - "Juniper berries are used in cooking and as a medicinal herb."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with juniper
juniper , quiver , liver , giver , hiver , rivet , nephew

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Variants

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juniper , juniper berry , junipers , cade oil , juniper tar , juniper tar oil , juniper tars , juniper-tar oil

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Etymology

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From Old French juniper, from Latin iuniperus, from iunx, iuniperus, a type of cypress tree. The name is derived from iunx, a Latin word meaning 'young' or 'youthful'.

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Trivia

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1. Juniper trees are the only conifers that produce berries that are considered true berries, as they contain seeds enclosed in fleshy tissue.

2. Juniper berries were once used as a substitute for pepper in Europe before the importation of black pepper.

3. The juniper tree is the national tree of Croatia.

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Related Concepts

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1. Juniper berries: The small, fleshy cones of the juniper tree, which are used as a spice in cooking and as a medicinal herb.

2. Juniper wood: The wood of the juniper tree, which is used for fuel, as a flavoring agent, and in the production of essential oils.

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Culture

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Juniper has been used in various cultural and historical contexts. In ancient Egypt, juniper was used as a purification element in religious rituals. In Norse mythology, Odin was said to ride an eight-legged horse named Sleipnir, which was born from a juniper tree. In Christianity, juniper is often used as a symbol of spiritual renewal and protection.

How to Memorize "juniper"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, evergreen tree with cones that look like berries. Visualize the tree in different seasons, with its needles turning brown in winter and its cones ripening in fall.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'juniper' with the smell of pine needles and the taste of berries. Think of the tree as a symbol of renewal and protection.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Juniper Justifies Joyful Journeys' to remember the word. Visualize a juniper tree providing shade and protection on a joyful journey.

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