nipa
Definition
Noun 1. A type of palm tree: A monotypic genus (Nypa) of palm trees native to mangrove swamps and river estuaries in the Indian and Pacific Oceans, from South Asia to Australasia. 2. An alcoholic beverage: A liquor made by fermenting the sap of the nipa palm.
Examples
- The nipa palm thrives in muddy, coastal environments.
- Traditional villages in the region use nipa fronds for thatching roofs.
- They harvested sap from the nipa to make a traditional drink.
Advanced Usage
- Nipa palm: The full common name for the tree species .
- Nipa hut: A traditional stilt house found in the Philippines, often thatched with nipa palm leaves.
Variants and Related Words
- Nipa palm (n): The common name for the tree.
- Nypa (n): The scientific genus name.
Synonyms
- (For the tree): Mangrove palm.
- (For the beverage): Palm wine, toddy (when referring to similar fermented palm saps).
Notes on Meaning
The word "nipa" primarily refers to the specific palm tree (Nypa fruticans). Its second meaning, the alcoholic beverage, is derived directly from the tree, as the drink is made from its sap. The term is geographically specific to regions where this palm is native.
Noun
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made from sap of the Australasian nipa palm
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monotypic genus of palms of Australasia
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