horseradish

American  

[hawrs-rad-ish] / ˈhɔrsˌræd ɪʃ /

noun

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

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

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

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adjective

1. of or containing ground horseradish as a flavoring.

   brisket of beef with horseradish sauce.

horseradish British  

/ ˈhɔːsˌrædɪʃ /

noun

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

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

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Etymology

Origin of horseradish

First recorded in 1590–1600; horse + radish

Example Sentences

Its bananas-and-caviar service is a case in point: fried bananas layered with horseradish cream and topped with two ounces of ossetra caviar, served alongside plantain waffles and a fermented banana-peel butter.

From Salon

The crab cakes were our best bite, filled with loads of lump crab meat served with a horseradish cream sauce.

From Salon

The problem is, horseradish rarely makes it out of the steakhouse.

From Salon

O’Connor’s ice cream brand, dubbed the Icecreamists, made a name for itself by selling extreme flavors, including absinthe and horseradish.

From Salon

Mustard is a part of the Brassica family which includes broccoli, cabbage, and horseradish -- spicy and bitter vegetables.

From Science Daily

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