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

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

Bodegas stock Asian vegetables, including bok choy, taro root and napa cabbage.

From Los Angeles Times