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Definition of 'nape'

English

(wikipedia)

Etymology 1

Noun

(en-noun)
  • The back part of the neck.
  • Synonyms
    * (l), (l) (medicine) * (l), (l) * (l) (of a horse)

    See also

    * hindneck

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl), from (etyl) nape, . More at (l), (l).

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • (obsolete) A tablecloth.
  • Derived terms
    * (l)

    Etymology 3

    Short for napalm.

    Verb

  • To bombard with napalm.
  • References

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    Similar to 'nape'

    neve, nave, nope, naive, nieve, nappe, novae, navie, nife, nabe, naeve