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 nipa palm
 
 
 
       
        
         | 1. | (noun) any creeping semiaquatic feather palm of the genus Nipa found in mangrove swamps and tidal estuaries; its sap is used for a liquor; leaves are used for thatch; fruit has edible seeds |  
	 |  | Synonyms: Nipa fruticans |  
	 |  | Related Words: palm, palm tree |  | 
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