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wasabi

[ wah-sah-bee ]

noun

  1. an Asian plant, Eutrema wasabi, of the mustard family.
  2. the pungent, greenish root of this plant, which can be grated and used as a condiment.


wasabi

/ əˈɑːɪ /

noun

  1. a Japanese cruciferous plant, Eutrema Wasabi , cultivated for its thick green pungent root
  2. the root of this plant, esp in paste or powder form, used as a condiment in Japanese cookery
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of wasabi1

(< New Latin ) < Japanese
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of wasabi1

Japanese
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Increased pressure from redistribution of fluid in the nose inhibits nerve endings in nasal passages, reducing the ability to smell and taste — one reason why wasabi and hot sauce are popular condiments on the ISS.

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Producers of wasabi and wine have described the challenges of growing their crops in increasingly wet and unpredictable weather.

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It's very simple, but I love to eat steak with soy sauce and a little wasabi.

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The I.S.S. galley is often stocked with wasabi and hot sauce.

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Seconds later, Darwin’s screaming with wasabi in his eyes, which Greg tries to alleviate with a can of La Croix water that contains “just a hint” of lemon.

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