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
Ground pork, water chestnuts, cilantro, sesame oil and napa cabbage.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 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
My batch of napa cabbage sauerkraut took a good four weeks to reach a satisfying cure, but I considered the effort, my first, to be a success: Easy Fermenter, $33.99, nourishedessentials.com.
From New York Times • Sep. 18, 2017
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