Hop: 2 definitions

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Hop means something in biology. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

Biology (plants and animals)

Source: Wisdom Library: Local Names of Plants and Drugs

Hop [ꯍꯣꯞ] in the Manipuri language is the name of a plant identified with Foeniculum vulgare from the Apiaceae (Carrot) family. For the possible medicinal usage of hop, you can check this page for potential sources and references, although be aware that any some or none of the side-effects may not be mentioned here, wether they be harmful or beneficial to health.

Source: Google Books: CRC World Dictionary (Regional names)

Hop in English is the name of a plant defined with Humulus lupulus in various botanical sources. This page contains potential references in Ayurveda, modern medicine, and other folk traditions or local practices It has the synonym Humulus lupulus Thunb..

Example references for further research on medicinal uses or toxicity (see latin names for full list):

· New Phytologist (2000)
· International Organization of Plant Biosystematists Newsletter (1995)
· Acta Biologica Cracoviensia, Series Botanica (1982)
· Contact Dermatitis (1984)
· Flora Japonica (Thunberg) (1784)
· Watsonia (1994)

If you are looking for specific details regarding Hop, for example diet and recipes, side effects, health benefits, pregnancy safety, chemical composition, extract dosage, have a look at these references.

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This sections includes definitions from the five kingdoms of living things: Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protists and Monera. It will include both the official binomial nomenclature (scientific names usually in Latin) as well as regional spellings and variants.

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