noun
wasabi
wuh-SAH-bee/wəˈsɑːbi/
A Japanese plant whose rhizome is used as a pungent green condiment.
A small mound of wasabi accompanies the sushi.
Etymology
Wasabi names the Japanese herb whose horseradish-like root is used in cooking. The condiment sense applies that ingredient’s name to the food preparation made from it.
In context
here we have um some horseradish uh Wasabi and ginger to go with the tuna
More examples
- She grated fresh wasabi for the meal.
- The farmer grows wasabi beside running water.
- The label distinguishes real wasabi from a substitute.
Forms
wasabi
Similar words
- horseradish
- Horseradish is a different pungent plant often used in imitation wasabi products.
- mustard
- Mustard is another pungent condiment but comes from a different plant and preparation.