lupin

/ ˈluːpɪn /

noun

1. any leguminous plant of the genus Lupinus, of North America, Europe, and Africa, with large spikes of brightly coloured flowers and flattened pods

Word History and Origins

Origin of lupin¹

C14: from Latin lupīnus wolfish (see lupine ); from the belief that the plant ravenously exhausted the soil

Example Sentences

Roasted and ground lupin, chickpea, malted barley, and chicory are amongst the major ingredients the company works with, along with an undisclosed natural flavouring.

From BBC

Roasted and ground lupin, chickpea, malted barley, and chicory are amongst the major ingredients the company works with, along with an undisclosed natural flavouring.

From BBC

Katie Chetcuti, a vegan fitness coach with more than 45,000 followers on Instagram, said she uses a barley, rice, and lupin bean-based protein powder from the brand Fyta.

From Salon

It is responsible for the hit TV series Lupin.

From BBC

Arsène Lupin was an infamous gentleman burglar with perfect cheekbones and manners.

From Literature