lupine: Meaning and Definition of

lu•pine

Pronunciation: (l'pin), [key]
— n.
  1. any of numerous plants belonging to the genus Lupinus, of the legume family, as L. albusof Europe, bearing edible seeds, or L. perennis, of the eastern U.S., having tall, dense clusters of blue, pink, or white flowers.

lu•pine

Pronunciation: (l'pīn), [key]
— adj.
  1. pertaining to or resembling the wolf.
  2. related to the wolf.
  3. savage; ravenous; predatory.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
See also:
Lupercus lupoma
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