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1. <chemistry> 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.
Alternative forms: lupuline.
Origin: Cf. F. Lupulin. See Lupuline.
(01 Mar 1998)
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