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Nipa Fruticans.
Nipa Fruticans - as a noun
Any creeping semiaquatic feather palm of the genus nipa found in mangrove swamps and tidal estuaries; its sap is used for a liquor; leaves are used for thatch; fruit has edible seeds
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
nipa palmExample Sentences
"The leaves of nipa fruticans are used to make thatched roofs in some coastal communities."
"The fruit of nipa fruticans is used to make vinegar and alcohol."
"The sap of nipa fruticans can be fermented to produce a sweet toddy."
"The trunk of nipa fruticans is used in construction to make walls and flooring."
"The leaves of nipa fruticans are used to make baskets and mats."
