juniper

noun3

1. •
   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. — 1895
2. •
   One of a number of coniferous trees which resemble junipers.
3. •
   (slang, no longer used) Gin.