Definition of "napa" []

• See Chinese cabbage. (noun)

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• "Apparently the "napa" (also "nappa") is a borrowed usage from Japanese, but I found no etymological data to support this."
• "These supplies would include such things as: decorative ribbons, wreaths, decorations, "cola de rata" (rat's tail, a type of colored ribbon) in various colors, silicone, Santa and Mrs. Claus faces, and "napa" (stuffing for the dolls)."
• "Meanwhile Asian vegetables such as napa cabbage and Asian eggplant are becoming an integral part of the American diet, according to a new report in the American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) HortTechnology online journal."