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Definition of lupine :
1. A leguminous plant of the genus Lupinus, especially L. albus, the seeds of which have been used for food from ancient times. The common species of the Eastern United States is L. perennis. There are many species in California.
2. Wolfish; ravenous.
Synonyms:
flower (part of speech: noun)
fuchsia, crocus, fleur-de-lis, geranium, amaryllis, hawthorn, aster, edelweiss, morning-glory, snowberry, water lily, snowball, phlox, Queen Anne's lace, marigold, columbine, sweet william, rhododendron, mayflower, hepatica, yucca, oleander, clematis, camellia, hyacinth, chrysanthemum, rose, azalea, spirea, black-eyed susan, wallflower, hibiscus, bluebell, flax, periwinkle, cowslip, lotus, ranunculus, dahlia, anemone, forget-me-not, verbena, cornflower, orchid, hydrangea, jonquil, buttercup, jasmine, wisteria, trillium, mimosa, strawflower, indigo, pansy, baby's breath, daffodil, tulip, daisy, acacia, primrose, rosemary, dogwood, goldenrod, smilax, lavender, gladiolus, narcissus, duckweed, peony, lily, lilac, carnation, laurel, dandelion, larkspur, gardenia, flower, snapdragon, sweet pea, begonia, African violet, foxglove, foxtail, zinnia, viburnum, honeysuckle, poppy, bloodroot, heather, sunflower, magnolia, lady's slipper, poinsettia, hollyhock, violet, iris, petunia
Usage examples:
- On the far side the plateau stretched, lilac with the lupine flowers, the broken rear line of the herd receding across it. - "The Emigrant Trail", Geraldine Bonner.
- Her fire kindled, the camp in shape, she lay down by the little blaze with her head under a lupine plant. - "The Emigrant Trail", Geraldine Bonner.
- He was grateful if she asked him to hunt for medicine in the small, wooden chest, or to spread the blankets to air on the tops of the lupine bushes. - "The Emigrant Trail", Geraldine Bonner.