noun

nyssa

Nyssa (noun) means any tree of the genus Nyssa, commonly known as tupelo, often found in wetlands of North America and Asia. Example: “The swamp was lined with tall nyssa trees, their roots half-submerged in water.”

noun

Any tree of the genus Nyssa, commonly known as tupelo, often found in wetlands of North America and Asia.

"The swamp was lined with tall nyssa trees, their roots half-submerged in water."

name

A female given name, also the name of a small city in Oregon, USA.

"They named their daughter Nyssa after a family friend."

How to use nyssa

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishMainly refers to the tupelo tree, and is also used as a woman's first name.

Word forms

nyssas plural

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Frequently asked questions

What does “nyssa” mean?

The word “nyssa” means any tree of the genus Nyssa, commonly known as tupelo, often found in wetlands of North America and Asia. In plain terms, mainly refers to the tupelo tree, and is also used as a woman's first name.

How do you use “nyssa” in a sentence?

Here is “nyssa” used in a sentence: “The swamp was lined with tall nyssa trees, their roots half-submerged in water.”

What part of speech is “nyssa”?

Depending on how it is used, “nyssa” can be a noun and a name.

How many meanings does “nyssa” have?

“Nyssa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: any tree of the genus Nyssa, commonly known as tupelo, often found in wetlands of North America and Asia.