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
20 June 2025
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