What does napa cabbage mean in cooking?

napa cabbage means: Also known as Chinese celery cabbage. You can find it in most supermarkets and Oriental market. (in Cooking Dictionary)

What else does napa cabbage mean?

• The oval-shaped, broad-leafed head is very delicate and has pale green, crinkled, crisp leaves. This is a great choice for soups and stir-fried dishes, as it absorbs all flavors well. (in Cooking Dictionary)
• Plant (Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis) The mustard family is characterized by a long head with broad, flat, wide-stalked, and overlapping leaves. It can be used as an ingredient in oriental Asian cooking. (in Merlin Dictionary)