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1. (n.) lupine
any plant of the genus Lupinus, of the legume family, esp. L. perennis, having tall, dense clusters of blue, pink, or white flowers.
2. (adj.) lupine
pertaining to or characteristic of the wolf.
3. lupine
savage; predatory.
Etymology: (1580–90; < ML; L: wolf)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (adj) lupine, lupin
any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers
2. (adj) lupine
of or relating to or characteristic of wolves
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1. (noun) lupine
a leguminous plant of the genus Lupinus, especially L. albus, the seeds of which have been used for food from ancient times. The common species of the Eastern United States is L. perennis. There are many species in California
2. (noun) lupine
wolfish; ravenous
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