‖n. [ L. nepa scorpion. ] (Zool.) A genus of aquatic hemipterous insects. The species feed upon other insects and are noted for their voracity; -- called also
prop. a. Of or pertaining to Nepal, a kingdom North of India;
prop. n. sing. & pl. A native or natives of Nepal, or an inhabitant of Nepal. [ 1913 Webster +PJC ]
prop. adj. same as Nepalese.
prop. a. Of or pertaining to Nepal (formerly written Nepaul), a kingdom North of India; same as