pipi

plural pipis

1. New ZealandThe edible saltwater clam Paphies australis, of the family Mesodesmatidae, endemic to New Zealand.

   She chuckles, and prises another shrinking pipi from its shell.

   1983, Keri Hulme, The Bone People, Penguin, published 1986, page 124

2. AustraliaNew South WalesThe edible saltwater clam Plebidonax deltoides, endemic to Australia.

   Bivalves are shells with two valves joined at a hinge, like oysters, pipis and many of the shells picked up on a modern beach.

   2009, David Johnson., The Geology of Australia, page 172

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   The sand whiting feeds on nippers, pipis, prawns and especially beach, squirt or blood worms and all these make terrific baits.

   2006, Frank Prokop, Australian Fish Guide, 3rd edition, page 154

   Pipis are very good baits for catching bream, trevally, whiting, particularly King George Whiting, leatherjackets and many others.

   2007, Julie McEnally, Lawrie McEnally, Complete Book of Fishing Baits & Rigs, page 6

   Synonyms: Coorong cockle, Goolwa cockle, eugarie, ugari, yugari

1. uncountableThe astringent pods of Caesalpinia paipai, a Brazilian plant used in tanning.