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
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Closely related to turnips and napa cabbage, this mustard green is known for its use in Japanese cuisine.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2023
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 ● Jan. 8, 2023
Bodegas stock Asian vegetables, including bok choy, taro root and napa cabbage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2022
On its website, the kimchi maker Mother-in-Law’s is celebrating the final napa cabbage harvest in November, a Korean festival called Kimjang.
From New York Times ● Nov. 22, 2021
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
The sheriff’s office has recommended that the Napa County District Attorney’s Office consider filing a misdemeanor hit-and-run charge.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
Unlike their Napa Valley dwelling, which had been left vacant since 2018, the couple’s former home offers incredible design details, as well as an alluring proximity to wine country.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
He said he once sold a Napa Valley whiskey to company founder Morris Chang.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 19, 2026
The tweens came down from Napa, Calif., to showcase their acrylic comic-strip painting featuring Mexican soccer player Alexis Vega, who channels his Mesoamerican ancestors when scoring the victory goal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 8, 2026
The next day, she disappeared, and people would say she had been taken to Napa or Agnew.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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