savine

Meanings

• noun

  A type of evergreen shrub or small tree belonging to the family Lauraceae, commonly found in Europe and Asia.

  - "The savine shrubs form dense thickets in the Mediterranean region."
  - "Savine essential oil is widely used in perfumery and aromatherapy."

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Synonyms

cover-shame

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with savine
avene , serene

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Variants

List of all variants of savine that leads to same result
savin , savins

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Etymology

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The origin of the word 'savine' is from the Latin 'sabina', meaning 'of the Sabines'. The Sabines were an ancient Italian people who lived in central Italy.

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Trivia

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1. Savine oil was used by the ancient Greeks and Romans as a perfume and to mask unpleasant body odors.

2. The savine tree can grow up to 20 feet tall and has small, shiny leaves that are often used as a garnish in cooking.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lauraceae: The Lauraceae family includes a wide variety of plants, many of which are evergreen trees and shrubs. Some common members of this family include bay laurel, cinnamon, and camphor trees.

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Culture

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In ancient Rome, savine was used as a substitute for laurel in wreaths and garlands. It was also believed to have protective powers against evil spirits and was used in purification rituals.

How to Memorize "savine"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dense, green shrub with small, shiny leaves.
   - Visualize the shrub growing in a Mediterranean climate with sunny weather and rocky terrain.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'savine' with the Mediterranean region and evergreen shrubs.
   - Think of the protective powers of the savine shrub and associate it with purification rituals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SAVINE to remember the meaning: Sabine evergreen shrub.
   - Create a mental image of a savine shrub growing in a Mediterranean landscape.

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