lupin

British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of lupin

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 • Sep. 12, 2024

In practice, growing sweet white lupin can be a bit tricky.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2023

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 • Dec. 27, 2022

Even a pot of California poppies and arroyo lupin can provide insect food and seed for birds, Trinidad said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2021

And I remember the smells of the hills, wild azalea and a very distant skunk and the sweet cloy of lupin and horse sweat on harness.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck