napa

¹

[nap-uh, nah-puh]

noun

1. Chinese cabbage.

2. nappa.

Napa

²

[nap-uh]

noun

1. a city in W California: center of wine-producing region.

Word History and Origins

Origin of napa¹

First recorded in 1895–1900 napa for def. 2, and in 1935–40 napa for def. 1; of undetermined origin

Example Sentences

“We can retake the culture of America,” declared napa, an Irvine lawyer and hotelier who organized the procession as part of a Catholic conference aimed at wealthy businesspeople.

From Los Angeles Times

Closely related to turnips and napa cabbage, this mustard green is known for its use in Japanese cuisine.

From Salon

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

Shaved Brussels sprouts and fennel tossed with spinach and napa cabbage get tang from goat cheese, sweetness from caramelized onions and a nice gloss from walnut vinaigrette.

From Washington Post

And napa glove leather is used to make supple leather jumpsuits in a deep red with orange undertones or black.

From Seattle Times