napa

/ˈnæpə/
noun
  1. A type of soft, high-quality leather made from sheepskin or lambskin, often used for gloves, jackets, and bags.
    • The jacket is made of soft napa that feels like butter.
    • She bought a pair of napa leather gloves for the winter.
    • Napa is popular for luxury handbags because of its smooth texture.
  2. A type of cabbage with crinkly leaves, also called napa cabbage, commonly used in East Asian cooking.
    • Stir-fry the napa with garlic and soy sauce for a quick side dish.
    • I added chopped napa to the soup for extra crunch.
    • Kimchi is traditionally made with napa cabbage and spices.
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