cover-shame

noun2

1. •
   A plant, savin (Juniperus sabina), which was historically used as both a contraceptive and to induce abortions.
2. •
   (no longer used) Something used to conceal infamy.

   • Give place then exprobrating fruit, and come / Thou Cover-shame, old Fig-tree, in the Room: / Though men of all the fruit, that hangs o'th' tree, / Should love none less for your obscurity — 1659