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Definition of: nipa
(nī′pə, nē′-) noun
1. Any of a genus (Nipa) of palms of tropical SE Asia. One species (N. fruticans) has feathery leaves, used for weaving, thatching, etc., and bunches of edible fruit.
2. An alcoholic beverage made from this palm. [<NL <Malay nīpah]
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