Lupine

Pronunciation: /ˈluːpaɪn/

Definitions of lupine

noun a plant of the pea family with deeply divided leaves and tall spikes of colorful flowers

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a lupine growing in the garden.

A2 The lupine flowers were a beautiful shade of purple.

B1 The lupine plant is known for its vibrant colors.

B2 She picked a lupine to add to her bouquet of wildflowers.

C1 The lupine species found in this region is particularly rare.

C2 Botanists study the lupine genus to understand its genetic diversity.

adjective relating to or resembling a wolf

Example Sentences

A1 The lupine flowers in the garden are blooming beautifully.

A2 She wore a lupine-colored scarf to match her outfit.

B1 The lupine behavior of the dog towards strangers was surprising.

B2 The artist painted a stunning lupine landscape with vibrant colors.

C1 The novel delves into the protagonist's lupine instincts and primal urges.

C2 The scientist conducted research on the lupine species in the wild.

Examples of lupine in a Sentence

formal The lupine plant is known for its beautiful purple flowers.

informal I saw a bunch of lupines blooming in the field.

slang Those lupines are really popping off this year.

figurative Her personality is as vibrant as a field of lupines.

Grammatical Forms of lupine

• past tense: lupined
• plural: lupines
• comparative: more lupine
• superlative: most lupine
• present tense: lupines
• future tense: will lupine
• perfect tense: have lupined
• continuous tense: is lupining
• singular: lupine
• positive degree: lupine
• infinitive: to lupine
• gerund: lupining
• participle: lupined

Origin and Evolution of lupine

First Known Use: 1548 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'lupine' comes from the Latin word 'lupinus', which means 'of a wolf' or 'wolf-like'. This is likely due to the belief that these plants depleted the soil of nutrients like a wolf depleting its prey.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'lupine' has come to be associated with plants in the genus Lupinus, known for their tall spikes of colorful flowers. The original connection to wolves has faded, and the word now primarily refers to these flowering plants.