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tapa.

A kind of cloth prepared by the Polynesians from the inner bark of the paper mulberry.

4 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈtɑːpə/
  1. A kind of cloth prepared by the Polynesians from the inner bark of the paper mulberry.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

] Borrowed from Tongan tapa.

noun/ˈtɑːpə/
  1. Any appetizer or snack served in the evening as part of tapas.

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Spanish tapa. Doublet of tap.

noun/ˈtɑːpə/
  1. Seasoned slices of dried or cured meat in Filipino cuisine.

    uncountable
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Tagalog tapa.

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