lupulin

[ loo-pyuh-lin ]

noun

1. the glandular hairs of the hop, Humulus lupulus, formerly used in medicine as a sedative.

lupulin

/ ˈluːpjʊlɪn /

noun

1. a resinous powder extracted from the female flowers of the hop plant and used as a sedative

Word History and Origins

Origin of lupulin¹

1820–30; < New Latin lupul ( us ) (diminutive of Latin lupus the hop plant; -ule ) + -in ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of lupulin¹

C19: from New Latin lupulus, diminutive of lupus the hop plant

Example Sentences

Finding this far better, I asked Mr. Phillips if he could not prepare for me lupulin, or the anodyne of hops.

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The lupulin sold to brewers is largely adulterated with quassia.

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The hop extract (lupulin and hop resin) is in much smaller amount.

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The base of the scales of the strobile are covered with a yellowish powder, consisting of resin-bearing glands, known as lupulin.

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