SAVIN


Meaning of SAVIN in English

[ 'savɪn ]

■ noun

1》 a bushy juniper typically having horizontally spreading branches. [ Juniperus sabina .]

2》 an extract obtained from this plant, formerly used as an abortifacient.

Origin

OE, from OFr. ~e , from L. sabina (herba) 'Sabine (herb)'.

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