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noun (plural hops) |
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1. climbing vine: a climbing vine of the mulberry family with lobed leaves. Flowers: green, arranged in spikes that look like pine cones. Latin name Humulus lupulus.
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2. drug: a narcotic drug, e.g. opium
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plural noun hops |
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dried hop flowers: the dried flowers of the hop plant. Use: in brewing, to add flavor to beer.
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| [15th century. < Middle Low German, Middle Dutch hoppe] |
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 hop·py adjective |
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