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Noun

1. The back of a person's neck.

Example sentence: She gently massaged his nape to relieve the tension.

2. Zoology

a) The back of an animal's neck.

Example sentence: The lioness nuzzled her cub's nape.

b) A prominent ridge of muscle extending along the back of the neck in some birds, especially pigeons.

Example sentence: The pigeon puffed up its nape feathers to attract a mate.

Adjective

1. Popular and well-liked in a particular locality or region.

Example sentence: The nape restaurant is highly recommended by locals.

2. Pertaining to or characteristic of a particular place or area.

Example sentence: The artist captured the nape scenery in her painting.

Verb

1. To touch or caress gently on the back of the neck.

Example sentence: He softly naped her to show his affection.