Definitions for napes

napes nape

Spelling: [neyp, nap]
IPA: /neɪp, næp/

Napes is a 5 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 9 points.

You can make 77 anagrams from letters in napes (aenps).

Definitions for napes

noun

  1. the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).

Origin of napes

Middle English word dating back to 1300-50

Examples for napes

On this side of Gable is the fine detached rock, napes Needle.

Most of the stevedores were hatless, and Chris snickered at the sight of the short braid of hair at the napes of their necks.

O that you could turn your eyes toward the napes of your necks, and make but an interior survey of your good selves!

The men threw back their black silk hats, the flowers in the women's bonnets glided to the napes of their necks.

Word Value for napes
Scrable

7

Words with friends

9

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