NYT Dictionary

LUPINE

/ˈluː.paɪn/
AdjectiveNounLU-pinelu-pine · 2 syllablesGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2020, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Wolfish (all senses); wolflike.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

Borrowed from Latin lupīnus, from lupus (“wolf”) + -īnus (“pertaining to”). Doublet of lupin and piecewise doublet of wolven, Latin lupus being a cognate of wolf and -ine being a doublet of -en.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

gluttonousinsatiablerapaciouscormorantedaciousesurientgutfounderedhungry as a hoglupinepantagruelian

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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