wombok
Australian English term for napa cabbage or Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa subsp.
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#1·Apr 28, 2026AUS
Australian English term for napa cabbage or Chinese cabbage, Brassica rapa subsp. pekinensis. The word is borrowed from Cantonese and is common in Australian vegetable markets and cooking. It is the standard term in Australia for this type of cabbage used in Asian cooking.
She shredded half a wombok for the coleslaw and kept the rest for a stir-fry.
Origin: From Cantonese baahk choi, adapted into Australian English; the term is specific to Australian usage. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 27, 2026AUS
(Australia) Napa cabbage.
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