savin
/'sævin/ Cách viết khác : (savine) /'sævin/
Definition
- Noun:
- A low-growing, often prostrate or spreading, evergreen shrub of the juniper family (Juniperus sabina). It is characterized by dark green, scale-like leaves and is sometimes cultivated but is also known for being poisonous.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The ground cover on the rocky slope was primarily savin.
- Gardeners should be cautious as all parts of the savin are toxic if ingested.
Advanced Usage
- In botanical/ecological contexts: The term "savin" is used specifically to refer to and sometimes similar creeping juniper species in formal descriptions.
- The habitat restoration plan included planting native savin to control erosion.
Variants and Related Words
- Savine: An alternative, chiefly British, spelling for "savin."
- The old herbal text referred to the plant as savine.
Synonyms
- Juniper (specifically or similar low-growing types).
- Creeping juniper (a general term for prostrate juniper species).
Noun
-
procumbent or spreading juniper
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