napa
Napa (noun) means a variety of Chinese cabbage with a mild flavor and pale, tightly packed leaves, common in East Asian cooking. Example: “She chopped napa cabbage into the kimchi mixture.”
How to use napa
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually refers either to a mild Chinese cabbage or to a soft type of leather.
Word forms
napas plural, napas plural
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She chopped _____ cabbage into the kimchi mixture.
Etymology
From the Japanese term 菜っ葉 (nappa), meaning "leafy greens."
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What does “napa” mean?
The word “napa” means a variety of Chinese cabbage with a mild flavor and pale, tightly packed leaves, common in East Asian cooking. In plain terms, usually refers either to a mild Chinese cabbage or to a soft type of leather.
How do you pronounce “napa”?
“Napa” is pronounced NA-puh (/ˈnæpə/ in IPA).
How do you use “napa” in a sentence?
Here is “napa” used in a sentence: “She chopped napa cabbage into the kimchi mixture.”
What part of speech is “napa”?
“Napa” is a noun.
Where does the word “napa” come from?
The word “napa” comes from Japanese. From the Japanese term 菜っ葉 (nappa), meaning "leafy greens.".
Is “napa” a common word?
“Napa” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “napa” have?
“Napa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a variety of Chinese cabbage with a mild flavor and pale, tightly packed leaves, common in East Asian cooking.
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