wasabi
A plant of the species Eutrema japonicum, cultivated for its edible root.
Other meanings
A pungent green Japanese condiment made from the plant Eutrema japonicum (syn. Wasabia japonica).
An imitation of this condiment made from horseradish with green dye.
Synonyms
- green mustard
A kind of
- herb
Word history
From Japanese "山葵".
Where this comes from
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