The dried fruits (strobiles) of H. 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. SYN: hops. [Mediev. L.]
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Hu·mu·lus (huґmu-ləs) [L.] a genus of herbaceous vines of the family Urticaceae, including H. luґpulus, the hop (see hops), which is used medicinally.Medical dictionary. 2011.