NIPA PALM
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Nipa Palm.
Nipa Palm - 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 fruticansExample Sentences
"The leaves of the nipa palm are widely used for making roofs in Southeast Asia."
"The fruit of the nipa palm is edible and sometimes used to make vinegar."
"The nipa palm is an important source of timber for construction in coastal regions."
"The nipa palm thrives in marshy or brackish environments."
"The nipa palm is sometimes called the mangrove palm due to its preference for coastal habitats."
