First Known Use: 1891
Dictionary
wasabi
noun wa·sa·bi \ˈwä-sə-bē, wä-ˈsä-\
: a Japanese food that has a strong, hot taste and that is often served with sushi
Full Definition of WASABI
1
: a condiment that is prepared from the ground thick pungent greenish root of an Asian herb (Wasabia japonica syn. Eutrema wasabi) of the mustard family and is similar in flavor and use to horseradish; also : the root
2
: the herb that yields wasabi
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Origin of WASABI
Japanese
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