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lu•pine
Pronunciation: (lOO'pin), [key]—
n.
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.
lu•pine
Pronunciation: (lOO'pīn), [key]—
adj.
1. pertaining to or resembling the wolf.
2. related to the wolf.
3. savage; ravenous; predatory.
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