* It's a misspelling: Perhaps you meant a similar word like "ulama" (Islamic scholars), "ula" (Hawaiian for "rain"), or "lape" (a type of edible mushroom).
* It's a slang term: It might be a slang word used in a specific community or region.
* It's a made-up word: Someone could have invented the word for a specific purpose.
Could you provide more context?
For example, where did you encounter this word? What was the surrounding text or situation? This will help me understand what "ulape" might mean.