european hop
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Definition
Noun: * European hop: A European twining plant (Humulus lupulus) whose flowers (cones) are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors like beer; also cultivated in America.
Usage
- The European hop is the primary species used in traditional brewing.
- While native to Europe, the European hop is now grown in many regions worldwide for the brewing industry.
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in botany and agriculture to specify the species, often in contrast to native North American hop varieties.
- In brewing contexts, it may be specified to denote the origin and characteristic flavor profile of the hops used.
Variants and Related Words
- Hop (noun): The general term for the climbing plant or, more commonly, its dried flowers used in brewing.
- Common hop: Another name for the same species, .
Synonyms
- Common hop
Different Meanings
- As a noun phrase, "European hop" refers specifically to the plant species. It is not typically used with other meanings.
Noun
- European twining plant whose flowers are used chiefly to flavor malt liquors; cultivated in America