nape

[ neyp, nap ]
/ neɪp, næp /

noun

the back of the neck (usually used in the phrase nape of the neck).

Origin of nape

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50

Example sentences from the Web for nape

British Dictionary definitions for nape (1 of 2)

nape 1
/ (neɪp) /

noun

the back of the neck Related adjective: nuchal

Word Origin for nape

C13: of unknown origin

British Dictionary definitions for nape (2 of 2)

nape 2
/ (neɪp) /

verb

(tr) US military slang to attack with napalm

Medical definitions for nape

nape
[ nāp, năp ]

n.

The back of the neck.