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lupin

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/ˈluːpɪn/ · lu-pin

A genus of flowering plants in the legume family, known for their tall spikes of colorful flowers and seed pods.

Meanings

nounformal

A genus of flowering plants in the legume family, known for their tall spikes of colorful flowers and seed pods.

پھولوں کی ایک نسل جو پھلیوں کے خاندان میں شامل ہے، جو رنگ برنگے پھولوں کے لمبے گچھوں اور بیج کی پھلیوں کے لئے مشہور ہے۔

لپیند

lupin

Synonyms

genus Lupinusflowering plantlegumeپھول دار پودےپھلیوں کا پودانسل لوپینس

Common Collocations

  • lupin flowers
  • lupin seeds
  • lupin plants

Example Sentences

The garden was adorned with vibrant lupin flowers.

باغ کو روشن رنگوں کے لپیند کے پھولوں سے سجایا گیا تھا۔

Bagh ko roshan rangon ke lupin ke phoolon se sajaya gaya tha.

Lupin seeds are high in protein and can be used in various dishes.

لپیند کے بیج پروٹین میں زیادہ ہوتے ہیں اور مختلف پکوانوں میں استعمال کیے جا سکتے ہیں۔

Lupin ke beej protein mein zyada hote hain aur mukhtalif pakwanon mein istemal kiye ja sakte hain.

In some cultures, lupin is considered a valuable crop.

کچھ ثقافتوں میں، لپیند کو قیمتی فصل سمجھا جاتا ہے۔

Kuch saqafat mein, lupin ko qeemti fasal samjha jata hai.

Easily Confused With

lupine:Lupine refers to the same plant family but can also describe a wolf-like quality, unlike 'lupin' which is specific to the genus.

Word Family

lupinus
nounلوپینس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'lupine' flower growing in a garden.

Picture colorful flowers in a bright garden, symbolizing the beauty of lupins.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "lupinus" — pertaining to wolves (from 'lupus', meaning wolf)

First known use: 14th century

The term 'lupin' comes from the Latin word 'lupinus', which refers to a plant that was thought to deplete soil nutrients, like a wolf draining its prey.