Dictionary Definition
lupine adj : of or relating to or characteristic
of wolves n : any plant of the genus Lupin; bearing erect spikes of
usually purplish-blue flowers [syn: lupin]
User Contributed Dictionary
English
Pronunciation
- Hyphenation: lu"pine
Adjective
- Of, or pertaining to, the wolf.
- Wolf-like; wolfish.
- Having the characteristics of a wolf.
- Ravenous.
Translations
wolf-like
- French: lupin
having the characteristics of a wolf
- French: lupin
ravenous
- French: lupin, vorace
Synonyms
Translations
plant of genus Lupinus
- Finnish: lupiini
- French: lupin
- German: Lupine
- Italian: lupino
- Lithuanian: lubinas
- Polish: łubin
an edible lupine seed
- French: lupin
Extensive Definition
Lupine may be one of several things:
- Something that is like, or relating to, a wolf (canis lupus).
- A variant spelling for lupin, a flowering plant.
- Lupine Lighting Systems- A Hi-Tech German Lighting Manufacturer specializing in Upgradeable, Programmable, Interchangeable Personal Lighting Systems- see US Distributor @ Lupine Lighting Systems- US distributor
- Lupine Records, a record label in Detroit.
- Lupine Games, a computer game company.