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Humulus lupulus

DEFINITIONS OF: Humulus lupulus

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n European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America

Synonyms:
European hop, bine, common hop, common hops
Type of:
hop, hops
twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer
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