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

So perhaps in future we'll see white lupin make a comeback.

From Salon

The en masse blossom will include golden poppies — the California state flower — as well as desert dandelions, lupins, whispering bells and milkmaids.

From New York Times

The white, yellow and pearl lupins have unique root modifications called cluster roots that can liberate phosphorus from soil particles when the nutrient is low.

From Salon

More chefs will use what Mintel calls “climate hero ingredients” like teff, fava and lupin beans, and more diners will choose food and drink that improve their health and the planet’s.

From New York Times