Meaning of the word wasabi in English

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wasabi

US /wəˈsɑː.bi/
UK /wəˈsɑː.bi/
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Noun

a Japanese plant with a thick green root that is grated and used as a pungent condiment, especially in sushi.

Example:
The sushi was served with a generous dollop of fresh wasabi.
Be careful, wasabi can be very spicy!