pipi

Definition

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

Etymology

Borrowed from Māori pipi (“Paphies australis”).

Example Sentences

• "She chuckles, and prises another shrinking pipi from its shell."
• "The sand whiting feeds on nippers, pipis, prawns and especially beach, squirt or blood worms and all these make terrific baits."
• "Pipis are very good baits for catching bream, trevally, whiting, particularly King George Whiting, leatherjackets and many others."