humulon

hu·mu·lon

H h

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hyoo-myuh-lon or, often, yoo-]
- /ˈhyu myəˌlɒn or, often, ˈyu-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [hyoo-myuh-lon or, often, yoo-]
- /ˈhyu myəˌlɒn or, often, ˈyu-/

Definition of humulon word

noun humulon a bitter constituent of hops, C 21 H 30 O 5 , having antibiotic properties. 1

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Origin of humulon

First appearance:

before 1915

One of the 14% newest English words

1915-20; < New Latin Humul(us) genus name (special use of Medieval Latin: hop plant < Germanic; compare Old Norse humall, Old English hymele) + -on -one

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humulon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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