lupine meaning

UK US /ˈlupaɪn/ 2 syllables

lupine (adjective): of or relating to or characteristic of wolves.

lupine has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.

lupine as an adjective

  1. of or relating to or characteristic of wolves

    Related forms: wolf

lupine as a noun

  1. any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers

    Synonyms: lupin

    Type of: woody plant

    Kinds: white lupine, yellow lupine, bluebonnet, Texas bluebonnet

How to pronounce lupine

lupine is pronounced /ˈlupaɪn/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 8 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with LU · words ending in NE · 6-letter words

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