savine

sav·in

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Definitions of savine word

noun savine a juniper, Juniperus sabina, of Europe and Asia. 1
noun savine the drug derived from the dried tops of this plant, formerly used in treating amenorrhea. 1
noun savine red cedar (def 1). 1

before 1000

One of the 6% oldest English words

before 1000; Middle English; Old English safine, savene ≪ Latin (herba) Sabina Sabine (herb)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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