wasabi

noun

wa·​sa·​bi wä-ˈsä-bē 

wə-ˈsä-;

ˈwä-sə-bē 

1

: a condiment that is prepared from the ground thick pungent greenish rhizome of an Asian herb (Wasabia japonica synonym Eutrema wasabi) of the mustard family and is similar in flavor and use to horseradish

also : the rhizome

2

: the herb that yields wasabi

Examples of wasabi in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then there are the experimental offerings, like green sorrel, which has a tart, green apple flavor, and wasabi arugula, which packs some heat. —Amanda Yeager, Baltimore Sun, 13 Mar. 2024

In the first inning (hot dog), Soo served a take on Korean corn dogs, using french fries in his batter and served with wasabi and jalapeno mayo. —Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024

Word History

Etymology

Japanese

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined at sense 1