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lupine1

Syllabification: (lu·pine)
Pronunciation: /ˈlo͞opin/
Definition of lupine

noun

  • a plant of the pea family, with deeply divided leaves and tall, colorful, tapering spikes of flowers.
    • Genus Lupinus, family Leguminosae: several species, in particular the popular cultivar Russell lupine

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin lupinus

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