noun
hop
A flower cone used to flavor beer.
The brewer adds hops to give the beer a bitter flavor.
Etymology
The inherited plant name extended to its flower cones, which are used in brewing. The ingredient takes the same name as the plant that supplies it.
More examples
- These dried hops give the ale a floral aroma.
- The recipe calls for two ounces of hops.
- She crushes a hop between her fingers to release its aroma.
Forms
hop · hops
hoppy adjective — Having a strong flavor or aroma of hops.