Meaning of the word "napa cabbage" in English

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napa cabbage

US /ˌnæp.ə ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/
UK /ˌnæp.ə ˈkæb.ɪdʒ/

Noun

a type of Chinese cabbage with an elongated head of crinkled, pale green leaves, often used in Asian cuisine

Example:
I'm making kimchi today, so I need to buy some fresh napa cabbage.
The stir-fry recipe calls for thinly sliced napa cabbage.