Looking for the meaning of the word NIPAS in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NIPAS with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Nipa
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 16th century (denoting an alcoholic drink made from the sap of the tree): via Spanish or Portuguese from Malay nīpah
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈniːpə
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnʌɪpə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a palm tree with creeping roots, characteristic of mangrove swamps in India and the Pacific islands.
Short Definition:palm tree with creeping roots, characteristic of mangrove swamps in India
Variant Forms:
- nipa palm
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 9
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 7
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 7
