lupin

n. a tall plant with many small, colorful flowers growing along the top of a single stem.

n. any plant of the genus Lupinus, typically grown for its ornamental spikes of flowers or for soil nitrogen fixation.

“The garden was full of purple and pink lupins during the early summer.”

“The gardener planted a row of perennial lupins to add vertical interest and vibrant color to the back of the border.”

n. a type of yellow bean that people eat as a snack, often found in Mediterranean cooking.

n. the edible seed of certain Lupinus species, traditionally consumed as a pickled snack in Mediterranean and Latin American cultures.

“We sat at the bar eating salty lupins and olives with our drinks.”

“Lupin beans require extensive soaking to remove bitter alkaloids before they are safe and palatable for human consumption.”

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