Pipi
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɪpi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Pipi is a noun meaning (New Zealand) The edible saltwater clam Paphies australis, of the family Mesodesmatidae, endemic to New Zealand.
Meaning
(New Zealand) The edible saltwater clam Paphies australis, of the family Mesodesmatidae, endemic to New Zealand.
More Meanings
- (Australia, New South Wales, Queensland) The edible saltwater clam Plebidonax deltoides, endemic to Australia.
- The astringent pods of Caesalpinia paipai, a Brazilian plant used in tanning.
Example Sentences
She chuckles, and prises another shrinking pipi from its shell.
Bivalves are shells with two valves joined at a hinge, like oysters, pipis and many of the shells picked up on a modern beach.
The sand whiting feeds on nippers, pipis, prawns and especially beach, squirt or blood worms and all these make terrific baits.
Pipis are very good baits for catching bream, trevally, whiting, particularly King George Whiting, leatherjackets and many others.
Word Forms
- pipis
Synonyms for pipi
Depending on context, synonyms include eugarie, ugari, yugari.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tuatua, mudsnail, geoduck, patiki, paua, patutuki.
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