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humulus lupulus

 

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Noun humulus lupulus has 1 sense
  1. common hop, common hops, bine, European hop, Humulus lupulus - European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America
    --1 is a kind of hop, hops

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Term: Humulus Lupulus

Humulus Lupulus is a species of flowering plant in the family Cannabaceae. It is commonly known as hops and is primarily cultivated for use in brewing beer.

Sense 1: Noun

1.1 - A climbing plant native to Europe, Asia, and North America, with cones containing a resinous substance used in brewing:

Sample Sentence: The aroma and bitterness of the beer was derived from the Humulus Lupulus added during the brewing process.

Related Products: Hop Cones

Sense 2: Noun

2.1 - The dried, ripe female flowers of Humulus Lupulus, used to flavor beer and to promote sleep:

Sample Sentence: After a long day, I enjoyed a relaxing cup of tea infused with Humulus Lupulus to help me sleep better.

Related Products: Hops Tea

Sense 3: Noun

3.1 - The twining bine of Humulus Lupulus:

Sample Sentence: The Humulus Lupulus elegantly grew along the trellis in the brewery garden.

Related Products: Hops Plant

Sense 4: Adjective

4.1 - Referring to or resembling Humulus Lupulus:

Sample Sentence: The beer had a unique Humulus Lupulus aroma, giving it a distinct character.

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