nape
[ neyp, nap ]
/ neɪp, næp /
noun
the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).
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Origin of nape
Middle English word dating back to 1300–50
Words nearby nape
napa, napa cabbage, Napaeae, napalm, Napata, nape, Naperville, napery, Naphtali, Naphtalite, naphth-
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British Dictionary definitions for nape (1 of 2)
nape1
/ (neɪp) /
noun
the back of the neckRelated adjective: nuchal
Word Origin for nape
C13: of unknown origin
British Dictionary definitions for nape (2 of 2)
nape2
/ (neɪp) /
verb
(tr) US military slang to attack with napalm
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Medical definitions for nape
nape
[ nāp, năp ]
n.
The back of the neck.
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