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lupin

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Noun — A tall garden plant with dense spikes of colourful flowers, in the pea family.

Etymology

From Latin lupinus ("of the wolf"), possibly because the plant was thought to "wolf" nutrients from the soil, or because of the fang-like shape inside its flower.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “lupin” mean?

The word “lupin” means a tall garden plant with dense spikes of colourful flowers, in the pea family. In plain terms, a tall flowering garden plant, or the edible seed of some varieties of it.

How do you pronounce “lupin”?

“Lupin” is pronounced LOO-pihn (/ˈluːpɪn/ in IPA).

How do you use “lupin” in a sentence?

Here is “lupin” used in a sentence: “Rows of purple and pink lupins lined the cottage garden.”

What part of speech is “lupin”?

“Lupin” is a noun.

Where does the word “lupin” come from?

The word “lupin” comes from Latin. From Latin lupinus ("of the wolf"), possibly because the plant was thought to "wolf" nutrients from the soil, or because of the fang-like shape inside its flower.

How many meanings does “lupin” have?

“Lupin” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a tall garden plant with dense spikes of colourful flowers, in the pea family.

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