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Definition of Hops
1. Noun. Twining perennials having cordate leaves and flowers arranged in conelike spikes; the dried flowers of this plant are used in brewing to add the characteristic bitter taste to beer.
Exact synonyms: Hop
Group relationships: Genus Humulus, Humulus
Specialized synonyms: Bine, Common Hop, Common Hops, European Hop, Humulus Lupulus, American Hop, Humulus Americanus, Humulus Japonicus, Japanese Hop
Generic synonyms: Vine
Group relationships: Genus Humulus, Humulus
Specialized synonyms: Bine, Common Hop, Common Hops, European Hop, Humulus Lupulus, American Hop, Humulus Americanus, Humulus Japonicus, Japanese Hop
Generic synonyms: Vine
Definition of Hops
1. hop [v] - See also: hop
Medical Definition of Hops
1. The dried fruits (strobiles) of Humulus lupulus (family Moraceae), a climbing herb of central and northern Asia, Europe, and North America; an aromatic bitter, mildly sedative, and a diuretic; primarily used in the brewing industry for giving aroma and flavor to beer. Synonym: hops. Origin: Mediev. L. (05 Mar 2000)
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