What does SAVIN mean?

savin

Parts of Speech: noun

Definitions:

1. an evergreen shrub or small tree with scale-like leaves and woody cones.
2. the dried twigs and leaves of the savin, used in medicine as a diuretic and abortifacient.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈseɪvɪn/
• UK: /ˈseɪvɪn/

Origin and Usage:

The word "savin" comes from the Old French "sevin" and the Latin "sabina," which means "a kind of fir tree." Savin has been used in medicine for centuries, and it was once a popular flavoring for gin. It is now primarily used in homeopathic remedies.

Synonyms:

• Juniperus sabina

Related Words:

• sable
• sadly
• sager
• saint
• sappy

Example Sentences:

• She planted a savin tree in her garden.
• The herbalist recommended savin as a natural diuretic.