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Tapa (Noun)

Meaning 1

The thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry and Pipturus albidus.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The traditional Polynesian garments were made from a unique tapa cloth created by pounding the fibrous bark of the paper mulberry tree.
  • Tapa was often decorated with different patterns and designs, giving it a unique cultural significance in ancient Hawaiian society.
  • Weavers in Micronesia used the bark of Pipturus albidus to create beautiful intricately designed tapa clothing.
  • A notable feature of Fijian culture is the beautiful tapa that their ancestors wore for centuries.
  • Women played an essential role in crafting the tapa fabric in many ancient Pacific cultures.

Synonyms

  • Tapa Bark
  • Tappa Bark
  • Tappa

Meaning 2

A paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by pounding tapa bark.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The villagers created vibrant designs on the tapa, weaving the fabric into beautiful garments for the island festival.
  • Tapa cloth, made from pounded bark, held significant cultural and spiritual value in the Pacific Islands.
  • She unwrapped the package to find a beautiful piece of tapa, a gift from her trip to Fiji last year.
  • The traditional clothing featured tapa garments adorned with intricate tribal patterns and symbolic designs.
  • The artisan spent hours pounding the tapa bark, carefully crafting it into a fine paperlike cloth.

Synonyms

  • Tappa

Hypernyms

  • Textile
  • Material
  • Cloth
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