n. A pungent green Japanese condiment made from the plant Wasabia japonica.
n. An imitation of this condiment made from horseradish with green dye.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. A plant of the mustard family, Alliaria wasabi, cultivated in Japan for its roots, which taste like horse-radish. The grated root is served with the raw fish which forms such a prominent part of a Japanese meal.
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n. the thick green root of the wasabi plant that the Japanese use in cooking and that tastes like strong horseradish; in powder or paste form it is often eaten with raw fish
n. a Japanese plant of the family Cruciferae with a thick green root
Word Usage
"Even domestically grown wasabi is a rare treat, and should be used sparingly."