English Explanatory Dictionary

wasabi

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A plant of the species Eutrema japonicum, cultivated for its edible root.
  2. A pungent green Japanese condiment made from the plant Eutrema japonicum (syn. Wasabia japonica).
  3. An imitation of this condiment made from horseradish with green dye.

Pronunciation

/wəˈsɑːbi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-wasabi.wav wä'sə-bē wə-sä'-bē

Word forms

wasabi wasabis

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 山葵 (wasabi).

Synonyms

Japanese horseradish green mustard
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