wasabi

Noun
  1. A Japanese plant of the family Cruciferae with a thick green root (synset 111920390)
    is a type of: herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
    belongs to: brassicaceae, cruciferae, family brassicaceae, family cruciferae, mustard family - a large family of plants with four-petaled flowers; includes mustards, cabbages, broccoli, turnips, cresses, and their many relatives
  2. The thick green root of the wasabi plant that the Japanese use in cooking and that tastes like strong horseradish;
    In powder or paste form it is often eaten with raw fish (synset 107873332)
    domain region: japan, nihon, nippon - a constitutional monarchy occupying the Japanese Archipelago; a world leader in electronics and automobile manufacture and ship building
    is a type of: condiment - a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment

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