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
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
Bodegas stock Asian vegetables, including bok choy, taro root and napa cabbage.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2022
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
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