napa
Definition
Noun 1. A type of Chinese cabbage: A plant (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis) characterized by an elongated, barrel-shaped head of broad, pale green, crinkly leaves with white stalks. It is widely used as a vegetable, especially in East Asian cuisine. 2. The edible part of this plant: The leaves and stalks of the napa plant, consumed raw or cooked.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The recipe calls for one head of napa, finely shredded.
- She made a delicious kimchi using fermented napa cabbage.
- Compared to regular green cabbage, napa has a milder, sweeter flavor.
Advanced Usage
- "Napa cabbage": The most common full name for the vegetable, often used to distinguish it from other cabbages.
- Napa cabbage is essential for making authentic Korean dishes like bossam.
Variants and Related Words
- Chinese cabbage: A general term that can refer to both napa cabbage and bok choy.
- Wombok: A common name for napa cabbage in Australia and some other regions.
- Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis: The scientific botanical name for the napa plant.
Synonyms
- Chinese cabbage (in its elongated form)
- Celery cabbage (due to its stalk-like appearance)
Related Phrases
- Napa slaw: A type of coleslaw made with shredded napa cabbage instead of common green cabbage.
- The napa slaw was a lighter, crisper side dish.
Noun
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plant with an elongated head of broad stalked leaves resembling celery; used as a vegetable in east Asia
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