napa

¹ American  

[nap-uh, nah-puh] / ˈnæp ə, ˈnɑ pə /

noun

1. Chinese cabbage.

2. nappa.

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Napa ² American  

[nap-uh] / ˈnæp ə /

noun

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

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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

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

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2023

All bowls come with a beef ball, Spam, a stick of imitation crab, a chunk of corn on the cob, bean curd, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, cabbage and napa cabbage.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2021

Ssam, in Korean, means “wrap,” usually involving salted napa cabbage, especially the tender inner leaves; feathery perilla; or fresh, crisp red leaf lettuce.

From Washington Post • Oct. 28, 2020

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

There’s an oxtail-and-filet mignon pho on the menu along with pan-seared duck breast with pinot noir-cherry sauce and tempura-fried avocado with marinated napa cabbage and spicy aioli.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2019