| n. | 1. | (Bot.) A coniferous shrub (Juniperus Sabina) of Western Asia, occasionally found also in the northern parts of the United States and in British America. It is a compact bush, with dark-colored foliage, and produces small berries having a glaucous bloom. Its bitter, acrid tops are sometimes used in medicine for gout, amenorrha, etc. |
| Noun | 1. | savin - procumbent or spreading juniper Synonyms: Juniperus sabina, dwarf juniper |
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