Phrase guide

Japanese hop

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A vine of species Humulus japonicus, native to East Asia, considered invasive in other areas where it can overgrow plants including small trees.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

ornamental vine native to eastern Asia; cultivated for its variegated foliage

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Humulus japonicus

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: hop, hops

History

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