hops meaning

UK /hɒp/ US /hɑps/ 1 syllable

hops (noun): 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.

Definition of hops

  1. 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

    Synonyms: hop

    Type of: vine

    Kinds: common hop, American hop, Japanese hop

How to pronounce hops

hops is pronounced /hɒp/ in British English and /hɑps/ in American English. It has 1 syllable.

Words that rhyme with hops

Scrabble score: 9 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HO · words ending in PS · 4-letter words

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