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pipi

/ˈpiːpiː/ /pɪˈpiː/

Meanings
noun
The edible saltwater clam Paphies australis, of the family Mesodesmatidae, endemic to New Zealand.

Examples :

"We gathered pipi on the beach at low tide, hoping to cook them in a delicious seafood stew tonight. "
food animal biology ocean fish nature

Related Words

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astringent noun

/əˈstɹɪn.dʒənt/

A substance which draws tissue together, thus restricting the flow of blood.

"The doctor applied an astringent to the cut on my finger to stop the bleeding. "

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collected verb

/kəˈlɛktɪd/

To gather together; amass.

"Suzanne collected all the papers she had laid out."

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gathered verb

/ˈɡæðəd/ /ˈɡæðɚd/

To collect; normally separate things.

"Example Sentence: "She gathered her books and papers before leaving the library." "

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tanning verb

/ˈtænɪŋ/

To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun.

"No matter how long I stay out in the sun, I never tan. though I do burn."

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tonight noun

/təˈnaɪt/

The nighttime of the current day or date; this night.

"I have high hopes for tonight."

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tannery noun

/ˈtænəɹi/

A place where people tan hides to make leather.

"The smell near the tannery was strong because they were processing animal hides into leather there. "

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endemic noun

/ɛnˈdɛm.ɪk/

An individual or species that is endemic to a region.

"The kangaroo is an endemic of Australia. "

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seafood noun

/ˈsiːfuːd/

Fish, shellfish, seaweed, and other edible aquatic life.

"My favorite dish at the restaurant is grilled seafood. "

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delicious adjective

/dɪˈlɪʃəs/ /diˈlɪʃəs/

Pleasing to taste; tasty.

"The pizza was delicious, so I ate two slices. "

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saltwater noun

/ˈsɔltˌwɔtər/ /ˈsɔltˌwɑtər/

Any water containing dissolved salt; brine

"The saltwater aquarium contained many colorful fish. "

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leather noun

/ˈlɛðə/ /ˈlɛðɚ/

A tough material produced from the skin of animals, by tanning or similar process, used e.g. for clothing.

"My new jacket is made of soft leather. "

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durable noun

/ˈd(j)ʊəɹəbəl/

A durable thing, one useful over more than one period, especially a year.

"This durable is a sturdy backpack; my son uses it every school year. "