wasabi

American  

[wah-sah-bee] / wɑˈsɑ bi /

noun

1. an Asian plant, Eutrema wasabi, of the mustard family.

2. the pungent, greenish root of this plant, which can be grated and used as a condiment.

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wasabi British  

/ wəˈsɑːbɪ /

noun

1. a Japanese cruciferous plant, Eutrema Wasabi , cultivated for its thick green pungent root

2. the root of this plant, esp in paste or powder form, used as a condiment in Japanese cookery

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Etymology

Origin of wasabi

(< New Latin ) < Japanese

Example Sentences

The wasabi sauce was sinus-clearing, with a generous portion of the black pearls gleaming on top.

From Los Angeles Times

Increased pressure from redistribution of fluid in the nose inhibits nerve endings in nasal passages, reducing the ability to smell and taste — one reason why wasabi and hot sauce are popular condiments on the ISS.

From Salon

Producers of wasabi and wine have described the challenges of growing their crops in increasingly wet and unpredictable weather.

From BBC

It's very simple, but I love to eat steak with soy sauce and a little wasabi.

From Salon

The I.S.S. galley is often stocked with wasabi and hot sauce.

From New York Times