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humulus

/ˈhjuː.mjʊ.ləs/

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noun

/ˈhjuː.mjʊ.ləs/C2formalscientific
  • ruРод выносливых многолетних лиан, произрастающих в Европе, Северной Америке, Центральной и Восточной Азии, известных выделением млечного сока и обычно называемых хмелем.

A genus of hardy perennial vines native to Europe, North America, and central and eastern Asia, known for producing a latex sap and commonly referred to as hops.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Hops plantC2formalscientific

    A genus of hardy perennial climbing vines native to Europe, North America, and central and eastern Asia, known for producing a latex sap and used primarily in brewing.

    ruХмель

    • Humulus lupulus is the most common species used for flavoring beer.
    • The vines of Humulus can grow several meters in a single season.
    • Farmers cultivate Humulus for its cones, which contain bitter acids.