LUPULIN

Etymology

Noun

lupulin (plural lupulins)

(botany) Small hairs obtained from the strobili of the hop plant.

(organic compound) The bitter aromatic principle of the hop.

Source: Wiktionary


Lu"pu*lin, n. Etym: [Cf. F. lupulin. See Lupuline.]

1. (Chem.)

Definition: A bitter principle extracted from hops.

2. The fine yellow resinous powder found upon the strobiles or fruit of hops, and containing this bitter principle. [Written also lupuline.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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