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
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
Bodegas stock Asian vegetables, including bok choy, taro root and napa cabbage.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 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
Chop up a napa cabbage, and rub salt into the leaves to relax them.
From New York Times ● Jul. 9, 2019
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
Linda Cantey had the sound of her mobile turned off the night the Atlas Wildfire weaved a path of destruction through her section of Napa, California.
From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2026
He returned to Napa to drive her home.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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