Definition of "nipa" [nipa]

• A large palm (Nipa frutescens) of the Philippines and Australia, having long leaves often used for thatching. (noun)
• An alcoholic beverage made from the sap of this plant. (noun)

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• "In the same manner as the cocoanut-palm, the sap is extracted by incision made in the fruit-bearing stalk, and is used for distilling a liquid known as nipa wine, which, however, should properly be termed a spirit."
• "They built it better, and roofed it with tile, whereby it will be safer than a roofing of nipa, which is so exposed to fire and flames."
• "The rest of the resorts in Patar Beach only have basic accommodation such as nipa huts."