juniper

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈd͡ʒuːnɪpə/ / /ˈd͡ʒunɪpɚ/ / [ˈd͡ʒunɪ̈pɚ]

Etymology: A topographic surname from juniper. In some cases matronymic from an equivalent of Jennifer influenced by folk etymology.

Etymology: From Late Middle English junyper, juniperus, from Latin iūniperus (“juniper-tree”).

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.
“On the mountains a few junipers and piñons are found, and cactuses, agave, and yuccas, low, fleshy plants with bayonets and thorns.”
“Have a tree or two the witches particularly like, such as the alder, larch, cypress and hemlock; then, to counteract any possible evil effects, there must be a holly, yew, hazel, elder, mountain ash or juniper.”
One of a number of coniferous trees which resemble junipers.
Gin.
“[…] I said you didn't like them ere strong liquors, but if he warn't particular, I was sure you would pledge him in a glass of juniper, for I had always made you, since we had been man and vife^([sic]), take a drop afore you went to market, to keep cold out.”