nypa

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Noun nypa has 1 sense

Nipa, genus Nipa, Nypa, genus Nypa - monotypic genus of palms of Australasia
--₁ is a kind of monocot genus, liliopsid genus
--₁ is a member of
Palmae, family Palmae, Palmaceae, family Palmaceae, Arecaceae, family Arecaceae, palm family
--₁ has members: nipa palm, Nipa fruticans

Definitions from the Web

nypa

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1:

Abbreviation for New York Power Authority, a governmental agency responsible for generating and supplying electric power in New York State.

Example Sentence:

The nypa is working on improving the state's renewable energy infrastructure.

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2:

Short for New York Pale Ale, a type of beer originating from breweries in New York State.

Example Sentence:

I enjoy trying different nypa varieties whenever I visit local breweries.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1:

Describing something or someone related to or originating from New York State.

Example Sentence:

The nypa pizza from that local joint is truly delicious.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Informal shortening for "nip at" or "nibble," often used when referring to eating in small amounts or taking quick bites.

Example Sentence:

She loves to nypa on chocolate during her breaks.