savin

noun
sav·​in | \ ˈsa-vən How to pronounce savin (audio) \

Definition of savin

1 : a Eurasian juniper (Juniperus sabina) with dark berrylike cones and foliage

First Known Use of savin

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for savin

Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin (herba) sabina, literally, Sabine plant

Keep scrolling for more

Keep scrolling for more

More Definitions for savin

savin

noun
sav·​in | \ ˈsav-ən How to pronounce savin (audio) \

Medical Definition of savin

: a mostly prostrate Eurasian evergreen juniper (Juniperus sabina) with dark foliage and small berries having a glaucous bloom and with bitter acrid tops that are sometimes used in folk medicine (as for amenorrhea or as an abortifacient)

called also sabina