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Juniper

/dʒˈunəpər/
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(noun) 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.

Juniper berries are often used in folk medicine.
The smell of the juniper bushes is so sweet.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ tree has small blue berries that are often used as a flavoring agent in certain types of gin.

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