PIPI

Etymology 1

Noun

pipi (plural pipis)

(NZ) The edible saltwater clam Paphies australis, of the family Mesodesmatidae, endemic to New Zealand.

(Australia, New South Wales, Queensland) The edible saltwater clam Plebidonax deltoides, endemic to Australia.

Synonyms

• (Plebidonax deltoides): Coorong cockle, Goolwa cockle, eugarie, ugari, yugari

Etymology 2

Noun

pipi (uncountable)

The astringent pods of Caesalpinia paipai, a Brazilian plant used in tanning.

Source: Wiktionary



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