Defn: The back part of the neck. Spenser.
NAPE-CREST
Nape"-crest`, n. (Zoöl.)
Defn: An African bird of the genus Schizorhis, related to the plantain eaters.
NAPERY
Na"per*y, n.; pl. Naperies. Etym: [OF. naperie, fr. nape a
tablecloth, F. nappe, LL. napa, fr. L. mappa. See Map, and cf. Apron,
Napkin.]
Defn: Table linen; also, linen clothing, or linen in general. [Obs.]
Gayton.
NAPHA WATER
Na"pha wa`ter. Etym: [Sp. nafa, from Ar. napha odor.]
Defn: A perfume distilled from orange flowers.
NAPHEW
Na"phew, n. (Bot.)
Defn: See Navew.
NAPHTHA
Naph"tha, n. Etym: [L. naphtha, Gr. nafth, nifth.]