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tapa

/ˈtɑː.pə/

Übersetzung: Substantiv, das das feine faserige Bastgewebe des Papiermaulbeerbaums oder von Pipturus albidus bezeichnet; auch der daraus in der Südsee hergestellte papierartige Stoff.

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noun

C1formalcommon/ˈtɑː.pə/

A noun referring to the thin fibrous bark of the paper mulberry or Pipturus albidus, or the paperlike cloth made from it in the South Pacific.

  • 🇩🇪Substantiv, das das feine faserige Bastgewebe des Papiermaulbeerbaums oder von Pipturus albidus bezeichnet; auch der daraus in der Südsee hergestellte papierartige Stoff.
  1. Bark of the paper mulberry C1 formal

    The thin, fibrous bark of the paper mulberry tree or Pipturus albidus, used for making cloth.

    • The tapa bark is carefully stripped from the tree.
    • Tapa fibers are known for their strength and flexibility.
    • Harvesting tapa bark requires skill and patience.

    🇩🇪Rinde des Papiermaulbeerbaums

  2. South Pacific cloth B2 formal

    A traditional, paperlike cloth made in the South Pacific by beating and pounding tapa bark.

    • The islanders decorated the tapa cloth with intricate patterns.
    • Tapa is often used for ceremonial garments and wall hangings.
    • She learned the ancient art of making tapa from her grandmother.

    🇩🇪Tapa