n. The common name for members of the genus Lupinus in the family Fabaceae.
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n. any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers
Word Usage
"Frankly, I wouldn’t care if I became allergic to lupin – lupin oil is one of the oils used – but I do care if I become allergic to shellfish or peanuts."