Napa

Apparently the "napa" (also "nappa") is a borrowed usage from Japanese, but I found no etymological data to support this. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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). ❋ Unknown (2009)

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. ❋ Unknown (2008)

There's just no place like napa when it comes to a lover's getaway - a decadent little corner of the world that caters to passion enthusiasts everyday - is the only place to spend your love-laden valentine holiday. ❋ Alexis Swanson Traina (2011)

So there, it's settled you're off to napa valley - you best confirm those eligible reservations, don't dilly-dally! ❋ Alexis Swanson Traina (2011)

A 2. 5-kilogram head of napa cabbage cost 11,500 won ($10.09) in South Korean grocery stores this week, up from about 4,000 won two weeks ago and 2,500 won a month ago. ❋ Jaeyeon Woo (2010)

Lee Pan-nan smiles as she carries subsidized napa cabbages she bought after waiting in line for about four hours at the Shinyoung market in Seoul. ❋ Melissa Bell (2010)

Nande nukupalisha chifukwa nuwe kuyana ngati utashimenya ukuti une, umama, umukulu, umuyemba + nuwe tutayimenye internet yafumashe pakwisa, pala uwe uyimenye thank undungu mwikemo, po palashe atakutwendela ku nyumba we mbuya fitakuya pakumwendela napa panandi. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Like shabu-shabu, the raw ingredients (thin sliced beef, napa cabbage, shiitake, tofu, shirataki noodles) are brought to the table and the cooking happens on a hot plate right in front of you. ❋ Unknown (2009)

SEOUL — An unusually long stretch of rain sharply reduced harvests of napa cabbage and other produce in South Korea during the past two months, leading to a surge in food prices that helped push the inflation rate to a 17-month high in September. ❋ Jaeyeon Woo (2010)

President Lee Myung-bak announced that, until the shortage eases, he would stop eating kimchi made from napa cabbage, which has an elongated head and is also known as celery cabbage or Chinese cabbage. ❋ Jaeyeon Woo (2010)

There's just no place like napa when it comes to a lover's getaway - a decadent little corner of the world that caters to... ❋ Alexis Swanson Traina (2011)

Pulled pork, vinegary sauce, napa cabbage, and caramelized sweet onions. ❋ Unknown (2009)

"More and more farmers realize Asian produce can be grown here," including napa cabbage, yu choy and Asian pears, Mr. Wong said. ❋ Kimberly Chou (2012)

Matt M. writes: napa - A dollar spent is a dollar spent, but the question is one of who is better equipped to know where and how those dollars could most productively be spent: the government or the market? ❋ Unknown (2009)

It's also resulted in a minicrisis in South Korea's staple condiment kimchi, which is most commonly made from seasoned, fermented napa cabbage. ❋ Jaeyeon Woo (2010)

There s just no place like napa when it comes to a lover s getaway - a decadent little corner of the world that caters to... ❋ Alexis Swanson Traina (2011)

[Wow], [Maxwell] is [such a] napa ❋ Fetusman6969 (2015)

Let's [do something]. Ok, but lets [get out] of [Napa]. Yeah. ❋ Jared's Imagination (2005)

[soulless] [yuppie] fuck: i'm buying a house in napa because it's a trendy address to have [these days] ❋ Johnny288 (2007)

Yo [I was gonna] [go down on] [your mom] but she got a napa. ❋ Shunky Deggies (2015)

Friend: [Wanna go] up to Napa this week? Friend 2: I have a friend who lives [up there], [it sucks]. ❋ Martyelmo (2017)

[A joke] about Napa [Auto] [Part] stores ❋ Horsefly (2005)

Jim: What the hell is this [script] all about? [Jimbob]: Looks like someone has done a [napa] on it .. ❋ Jonesy44 (2008)

She was in a [bad mood]. She [must] have stopped by Napa [earlier]. ❋ Foofykitty (2006)

[Careful] what you [text] when parents are watching...NAPAS, [ya know]. ❋ Bigredhead (2008)

"We [didnt] [light that shit] [on fire], what are you talking about!" ❋ The Man (2005)