English Explanatory Dictionary

pipi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The edible saltwater clam Paphies australis, of the family Mesodesmatidae, endemic to New Zealand.
  2. The edible saltwater clam Plebidonax deltoides, endemic to Australia.
noun
  1. The astringent pods of Caesalpinia paipai, a Brazilian plant used in tanning.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɪpi/

Word forms

pipi pipis

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori pipi (“Paphies australis”).

Synonyms

Coorong cockle Goolwa cockle eugarie ugari yugari
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