Associations to the word «Wasabi»

Wiktionary

WASABI, noun. A pungent green Japanese condiment made from the plant Eutrema japonica (formerly Wasabia japonica.
WASABI, noun. An imitation of this condiment made from horseradish with green dye.

Dictionary definition

WASABI, noun. A Japanese plant of the family Cruciferae with a thick green root.
WASABI, noun. 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.

Wise words

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