Lu"pu*lin (?), n. [Cf. F. lupulin. See Lupuline.]

1. Chem.

A bitter principle extracted from hops.

2.

The fine yellow resinous powder found upon the strobiles or fruit of hops, and containing this bitter principle.

[Written also lupuline.]

 

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