Definitions for wasabiˈwɑ sə bi
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
wa•sa•biˈwɑ sə bi(n.)(pl.)-bis.
an Asian plant, Eutrema wasabi, of the mustard family.
Category: Plants
the pungent root of this plant, which can be grated and used as a condiment.
Origin of wasabi:
1900–05; (< NL) < Japn
Wiktionary
wasabi(Noun)
A pungent green Japanese condiment made from the plant Wasabia japonica.
wasabi(Noun)
An imitation of this condiment made from horseradish with green dye.
Origin: From 山葵 (わさび, wasabi).
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