horseradish

[ hawrs-rad-ish ]

/ ˈhɔrsˌræd ɪʃ /

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noun

a cultivated plant, Armoracia rusticana, of the mustard family, having small, white flowers.

the pungent root of this plant, ground and used as a condiment and in medicine.

the condiment itself, sometimes moistened with vinegar or mixed with ground beets.

adjective

of or containing ground horseradish as a flavoring: brisket of beef with horseradish sauce.

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Origin of horseradish

First recorded in 1590–1600; horse + radish

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How to use horseradish in a sentence

Mustard greens, Adams told me, are a relative of kale, but they taste like horseradish when you bite into them.
From Pitless Cherries to Softer Kale, This Startup Is Using CRISPR to Make Better Produce|Vanessa Bates Ramirez|October 26, 2022|Singularity Hub
Open wide, bite down and enjoy the tang of pickle, the snap of rosemary-seasoned bacon, the sweetness of caramelized onion and a sharp nudge from horseradish sauce.
Get your Maryland crab fix at the Point Crab House, along with ace service and a water view|Tom Sietsema|May 14, 2021|Washington Post
Then top each piece of fish with the breadcrumb-horseradish mixture.
Horseradish and matzoh-crusted cod is an ideal sheet pan dinner to use up leftover Passover ingredients|Ellie Krieger|March 18, 2021|Washington Post
The Plaza Hotel cooked a fancy-pants latke with red wine braised oxtail, horseradish sunchoke cream, and crispy kale.
I Ate Potato Pancakes Til I Plotzed|Emily Shire|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The horseradish is the secret weapon in this quinoa, so definitely make sure to get some, even for just a small amount.
Three Quinoa Recipes for Your Weekend Parties|Jane Coxwell|May 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Start with the beets and horseradish crème fraiche, then move on to the Ambrosia burger, ending strong with the banana cream pie.
Gal With a Suitcase|Jolie Hunt|February 20, 2010|DAILY BEAST
A pint of horseradish, fed once a day, cut up with potatoes or meal, is useful for the same purpose.
Domestic Animals|Richard L. Allen
In the accompanying figure a represents aconite root, and b horseradish root.
Cooley's Cyclopdia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume I|Arnold Cooley
Combined with tomatoes and rice and flavored with horseradish, it makes a very appetizing dish called Turkish lamb.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Then pour in the water and tomatoes and add the meat, horseradish, salt, and pepper.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences
Serve with a well-seasoned sauce, such as lemon cream, horseradish, etc.
Woman's Institute Library of Cookery, Vol. 3|Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences

British Dictionary definitions for horseradish

horseradish

/ (ˈhɔːsˌrædɪʃ) /

noun

a coarse Eurasian plant, Armoracia rusticana, cultivated for its thick white pungent root: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)

the root of this plant, which is ground and combined with vinegar, etc, to make a sauce

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