savin
Americannoun
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a juniper, Juniperus sabina, of Europe and Asia.
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the drug derived from the dried tops of this plant, formerly used in treating amenorrhea.
noun
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a small spreading juniper bush, Juniperus sabina, of Europe, N Asia, and North America
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the oil derived from the shoots and leaves of this plant, formerly used in medicine to treat rheumatism, etc
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another name for red cedar
Etymology
Origin of savin
before 1000; Middle English; Old English safine, savene ≪ Latin ( herba ) Sabina Sabine (herb)
Example Sentences
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But Granville also helped women end their pregnancies by administering herbs such as savin in his private practice.
From Washington Post
One of these plant extracts, savin, which comes from juniper bushes, was particularly effective and also plentiful in the United States.
From Washington Post
The local community center needs savin’ in the TV movie sequel “Cherished Memories: A Gift to Remember 2.”
From Los Angeles Times
The family farm’s in need of new savin’ in the TV movie “Christmas a la Mode.”
From Los Angeles Times
“Tell your mama I got a purty little bracelet made of purple glass that I been savin’ just for you, Stella,” Spoon Man called out.
From Literature
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