napa
1 Americannoun
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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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
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
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
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
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