lupine

¹ American  

[loo-pin] / ˈlu pɪn /

noun

1. any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Lupinus, of the legume family, as L. albus white lupine, of Europe, bearing edible seeds, or L. perennis, of the eastern U.S., having tall, dense clusters of blue, pink, or white flowers.

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lupine ² American  

[loo-pahyn] / ˈlu paɪn /

adjective

1. pertaining to or resembling the wolf.

2. related to the wolf.

3. savage; ravenous; predatory.

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lupine British  

/ ˈluːpaɪn /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or resembling a wolf

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lupine Scientific  

/ lo̅o̅′pīn′ /

1. Characteristic of or resembling wolves.

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Etymology

Origin of lupine¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin lupīnus, lupīnum, apparently noun use of lupīnus lupine ²; compare German wolfsbohne lupine, literally, wolf bean

Origin of lupine²

1650–60; < Latin lupīnus of a wolf, equivalent to lup ( us ) wolf + -īnus -ine ¹

Example Sentences

Also blooming now: goldfields, purple grape soda lupine and owl’s clover.

From Los Angeles Times

Numerous trails and parks in the Santa Monica Mountains have wildflower clusters right now, particularly California and fire poppies, lupines and mariposa lilies.

From Los Angeles Times

The bright yellow desert gold is currently one of the most prominent flowers on display, alongside brown-eyed primrose, grape soda lupine and desert star.

From BBC

At this point, you’ll mostly lose the ocean view but be greeted by a diversity of local plants, including wildflowers like spreading phlox, and varieties of poppies, lupines and paintbrushes.

From Los Angeles Times

Purple lupine and other wildflowers may show up too.

From Los Angeles Times