lupulin
- noun
- /ˈluːp.jə.lɪn/
- Specialized
- Hops contain lupulin, which contributes to the bitterness of the brew.
Examples
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Scientists examined the chemical properties of lupulin extracted from freshly harvested hops.
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Some herbalists recommend lupulin for its purported calming effects.
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The brewer stressed the importance of using high-quality lupulin for a richer flavor in the beer.
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The brewer added lupulin to enhance the flavor of the beer.
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Brewers often rely on lupulin to add unique flavors and aromas to their craft beers.
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The herbal supplement made from lupulin is believed to help with sleep and relaxation.
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To achieve the best taste, the recipe called for a generous amount of lupulin from the hop flowers.
Surface Forms
Morphology
lupulin = lupul + in
Although analyzable as the combining stem 'lupul-' plus the chemical suffix '-in', neither component is a familiar productive English morpheme for learners, so the meaning is not derivable from its parts.
Etymology
The word lupulin comes from the Latin lupulus, which means 'little wolf' and is related to lupus 'wolf'. Hops were called lupulus, and the yellow powder on their flowers kept that name, so lupulin is the 'little wolf' powder used in brewing and medicine.
