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juniper berry

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun juniper berry has 1 sense
  1. juniper berry - berrylike fruit of a plant of the genus Juniperus especially the berrylike cone of the common juniper
    --1 is a kind of
    fruit
    --1 is a part of juniper

Definitions from the Web

Juniper Berry

Definition:

A juniper berry refers to the fruit of a juniper bush, usually dark purple or blue in color, with a tart and pine-like flavor.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

1. The edible fruit of a juniper bush.

2. A flavoring agent used in cooking and alcoholic beverages.

3. A medicinal ingredient used in traditional medicine for its diuretic and antiseptic properties.

Usages:

1. She added a sprinkle of crushed juniper berries to give the dish an earthy flavor.

2. The bartender infused the gin with juniper berries to enhance the aroma.

3. Juniper berry extract is known to have beneficial effects on urinary tract infections.

Sample Sentences:

1. The juniper berries were handpicked from the mountainside for the special gin recipe.

2. After hiking, a hot cup of tea flavored with juniper berries was a welcomed treat.

3. The chef used juniper berries in the marinade to bring out the unique taste of the roasted game meat.

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