lupin

/ ˈluːpɪn /

noun

1. any leguminous plant of the genus Lupinus, of North America, Europe, and Africa, with large spikes of brightly coloured flowers and flattened pods

Word History and Origins

Origin of lupin¹

C14: from Latin lupīnus wolfish (see lupine ); from the belief that the plant ravenously exhausted the soil

Example Sentences

Of the name under which Arsne Lupin was concealing himself, we knew only the initial.

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Of course, all the passengers instantly reached the same conclusion; it was the work of Arsne Lupin.

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To which fact, his enemies replied that a man like Arsne Lupin could commit a crime without being actually present.

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And the presence of Arsne Lupin was once more affirmed, and that in a most alarming manner.

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Under what name, under what disguise was the famous Arsne Lupin concealing himself?

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