desert shrub of Syria and Arabia having small white flowers; constitutes the juniper of the Old Testament; sometimes placed in genus Genista
"After wandering through the arid landscapes of ancient Syria, I found myself surrounded by the fragrant desert shrubs described as the juniper of the Old Testament."
coniferous shrub or small tree with berrylike cones
"The old hiker paused to admire the scent of wild juniper drifting from the rocky ridge where he had spotted a family of grouse foraging among their berrylike cones."
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.
"The hikers paused to admire the gnarled juniper standing sentinel on the rocky ridge, its scent filling the crisp mountain air as they passed beneath its spiny branches."
A surname.
"The new manager, Juniper, walked into the meeting room and immediately took charge of the project."