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Noun napier- has 1 sense
  1. Napier, John Napier - Scottish mathematician who invented logarithms; introduced the use of the decimal point in writing numbers (1550-1617)
    --1 is a kind of mathematician

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Napier-

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A city in New Zealand's North Island, known for its vibrant art scene and picturesque seaside location.

Example sentence: "If you ever visit New Zealand, don't miss the opportunity to explore Napier's beautiful art deco architecture."

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: A type of grass native to Africa and widely used as fodder for livestock.

Example sentence: "Farmers cultivate Napier grass as it provides excellent nutrition for their cattle and goats."

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 3: Sir Charles James Napier, a British general known for his military campaigns in India.

Example sentence: "General Napier was highly respected for his tactical brilliance in various battles during the British Raj in India."

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Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or originating from the city of Napier.

Example sentence: "The Napier aesthetic can be seen in the unique street murals found throughout the city."

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To take a short sleep or rest during the day.

Example sentence: "After a long day at work, she decided to napier for a few minutes to rejuvenate herself."

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