(n) densely branching shrub or small tree having pungent blue berries used to flavor gin; widespread in northern hemisphere; only conifer on coasts of Iceland and Greenland, Syn. Juniperus communis
(n) small juniper found east of Rocky Mountains having a conic crown, brown bark that peels in shreds, and small sharp needles, Syn. red juniper, Juniperus virginiana, red cedar