Savin
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsævɪn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Savin is a noun meaning The evergreen shrub Juniperus sabina, endemic to Europe, which yields a medicinal oil.
Meaning
The evergreen shrub Juniperus sabina, endemic to Europe, which yields a medicinal oil.
More Meanings
- The poisonous dried tips of this plant, with anthelmintic properties, used as a drug.
- The eastern red cedar, Juniperus virginiana, of eastern North America.
Example Sentences
th'aged Nurse her calling to her bowre, / Had gathered Rew, and Sauine, and the flowre / Of Camphara, and Calamint, and Dill, / All which she in a earthen Pot did poure [...].
Word Forms
- savins
Synonyms for savin
Depending on context, synonyms include cover-shame.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include sabine, savine, sabino, sage, cover-shame, gurjun.
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