nappa

/ˈnæpə/; /ˈnæpɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of leather made from sheepskin, often used in upholstery and shoe manufacturing.

“The car’s interior was made of high-quality nappa leather.”

2. noun

The flesh or skin of a sheep, especially when used as food.

“The butcher sold nappa to make traditional Italian dishes.”

3. noun

A type of grass or sedge, particularly those of the genus Nassella.

“The meadow was filled with tall nappa grasses swaying in the wind.”

Synonyms

  • grass
  • leather
  • sheepskin

Antonyms

  • synthetic material
  • wood