1
: a condiment that is prepared from the ground thick pungent greenish rhizome of an Asian herb (Eutrema japonicum synonym Wasabia japonica) of the mustard family and is similar in flavor and use to horseradish
also
: the rhizome
2
: the herb that yields wasabi
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Murphy also carries a wasabi grater kit, made in Japan.
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Laura Ness, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Pair it down with plush velvet accent seating, or try a wasabi-colored blanket to brighten the foot of your bed.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Salty and sweet, crisp and kicky—loaded with soy, hoisin, wasabi, this flavorful snack mix checks all the boxes (and then some).
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
The dish comes with lemon slices and freshly grated wasabi root, set apart from the common horseradish alternative by its earthy notes and a touch of sweetness.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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Laura Ness, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Pair it down with plush velvet accent seating, or try a wasabi-colored blanket to brighten the foot of your bed.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
Salty and sweet, crisp and kicky—loaded with soy, hoisin, wasabi, this flavorful snack mix checks all the boxes (and then some).
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 14 Jan. 2026
The dish comes with lemon slices and freshly grated wasabi root, set apart from the common horseradish alternative by its earthy notes and a touch of sweetness.
—Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Wasabi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wasabi. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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