napa
noun
napa
1 American
[nap-uh, nah-puh]
/ ˈnæp ə, ˈnɑ pə /
Napa
2
American
[nap-uh]
/ ˈnæp ə /
noun
Etymology
Origin of napa
First recorded in 1895–1900 napa for def. 2, and in 1935–40 napa for def. 1; of undetermined origin
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Closely related to turnips and napa cabbage, this mustard green is known for its use in Japanese cuisine.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2023
Any green cabbage works well as the base of this salad; varieties such as napa and Savoy will be slightly more tender than standard cabbage, so pick which one you like best.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 8, 2023
And napa glove leather is used to make supple leather jumpsuits in a deep red with orange undertones or black.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 25, 2022
Ground pork, water chestnuts, cilantro, sesame oil and napa cabbage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2022
Add your own scallions, slivered napa cabbage, fresh cilantro, mushrooms, fish cake, egg or whatever else suits your fancy for a slurp-worthy bowl.
From New York Times ● Jan. 4, 2021
The average cost of a Napa wine tasting is $40, according to Visit Napa Valley, the region’s tourism board.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
“The guy had just spent two weeks in Napa, visited eight wineries, joined three wine clubs, sent cases of wine home, the whole thing,” he recalled.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Gallo earlier this year shared plans to lay off more than 90 employees by the end of January 2027 and close a major Napa Valley wine-making facility.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Delta hosted customers in Napa earlier this year to help the airline choose the labels it will serve in its Delta One business class this fall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026
There was a squawking sound, just like the gorgons had made when Percy had dropped a crate of bowling balls on them in Napa.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
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