Savin

/ˈseɪvɪn/ noun

Definition

A type of evergreen shrub in the juniper family, often used in gardens and traditionally used in medicine.

Etymology

From Latin 'sabina', which may derive from the Sabine people of ancient Italy. The word traveled through Old French and Middle English to describe this distinctive plant.

Kelly Says

Savin was historically used as an abortifacient, which is why it appears in medieval medical texts and was sometimes called 'dangerous' in old herbals—a dark side to this innocent-looking garden plant.

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