Associations to the word «Nyssa»
Noun
Adverb
Wiktionary
NYSSA, proper noun. A taxonomic genus within the family Cornaceae — the tupelo tree, etc.
NYSSA, proper noun. A female given name
NYSSA, proper noun. (historical) A ancient Roman town in Cappadocia, noted for its once bishop, the 4th century Christian saint Gregory of Nyssa.
NYSSA SYLVATICA, proper noun. A taxonomic species within the family Cornaceae — the sour gum, black tupelo, or blackgum tree.
Dictionary definition
NYSSA, noun. Tupelos: deciduous trees of moist habitats especially swamps and beside ponds.
Wise words
It is better wither to be silent, or to say things of more
value than silence. Sooner throw a pearl at hazard than an
idle or useless word; and do not say a little in many words,
but a great deal in a few.