JUNIPERUS
\d͡ʒˈuːnɪpəɹəs], \dʒˈuːnɪpəɹəs], \dʒ_ˈuː_n_ɪ_p_ə_ɹ_ə_s]\
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junipers
By Princeton University
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junipers
By DataStellar Co., Ltd
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A plant genus of the family CUPRESSACEAE. The species are slow growing coniferous evergreen trees or shrubs.
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Syn.: fructus juniperi, baccae juniperi. The junipers.
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Of the U. S. Ph., juniper or juniper berries (fruit of J. communis). They have when crushed an aromatic odor and a spicy, sweetish, terebinthinous taste. They are mildly stimulant and diuretic.
By Smith Ely Jelliffe
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