tapa

/ˈtɑpə/
noun
  1. A bark cloth made from the inner bark of certain trees, traditionally used in the Pacific Islands for clothing, bedding, and decoration.
    • The museum displayed a beautiful piece of tapa decorated with geometric patterns.
    • She wore a skirt made of tapa for the cultural festival.
    • In Samoa, tapa is still made by hand using traditional methods.
  2. A light, crisp, fried or baked tortilla chip, often served with dips or toppings as a snack or appetizer.
    • We ordered a plate of tapa with guacamole and salsa.
    • The restaurant's tapa was so fresh and crunchy.
    • For the party, she made a big bowl of tapa and cheese dip.
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