cover-shame
A plant, savin, which was historically used as both a contraceptive and to induce…A plant, savin (Juniperus sabina), which was historically used as both a contraceptive and to induce abortions.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A plant, savin (Juniperus sabina), which was historically used as both a contraceptive and to induce abortions.
(obsolete, uncountable)Something used to conceal infamy.
Origin
* cover + shame* cover + shame
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable