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
Example Sentences
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There’s also mille-feuille nabe, a Japanese hot pot dish that’s layered with napa cabbage and thin slices of pork belly simmered in dashi broth.
From Salon • Feb. 21, 2026
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 • Oct. 21, 2022
Ground pork, water chestnuts, cilantro, sesame oil and napa cabbage.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2022
The options for the sides are spicy pig ear, shredded potato, braised tofu, bean curd, braised egg, seaweed, braised napa cabbage, spiced peanuts, pickled mustard greens and pickled cucumbers.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2021
These days, she transforms 1,400 pounds of napa cabbage into kimchi each month, and for the first time, it’s available to purchase.
From New York Times • Jun. 10, 2020
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