Mexican juniper
- noun
- US
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enebro mexicano
- Botanists studied the unique drooping branchlets of the Mexican juniper.
Examples
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The Mexican juniper is commonly found in the mountain regions of northern Mexico.
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The Mexican juniper thrives in arid climates.
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During our hike in Texas, we spotted a tall Mexican juniper near the trail.
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Many gardeners choose the Mexican juniper for its hardiness.
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During our hike in Texas, we spotted a tall Mexican juniper near the trail.
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The Mexican juniper is commonly found in the mountain regions of northern Mexico.
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Botanists studied the unique drooping branchlets of the Mexican juniper.
Synonyms
A small juniper tree from western Texas and Mexican mountains with drooping branches
A small evergreen tree with thin hanging branches that grows in western Texas and Mexican mountains
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Morphology
This is a straightforward adjective + noun composition where 'Mexican' specifies the origin/association of the noun 'juniper.' A B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer it denotes a type or variety of juniper related to Mexico (or Mexican regions). Such nationality/region + noun constructions are cross-linguistically common and highly transparent.
Etymology
Mexican juniper: The name Mexican juniper comes from the country Mexico and the word juniper, because this kind of juniper grows in Mexico and nearby Texas, so the name tells you 'where it grows'.