horseradish

[ hawrs-rad-ish ]

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.

adjective

1. of or containing ground horseradish as a flavoring:

   brisket of beef with horseradish sauce.

horseradish

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of horseradish¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; horse + radish

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily

As he carried chicken corn soup, horseradish and shoofly pie to his vehicle, Olivio recalled how the Amish people seemed less welcoming at his first Gordonville sale about 40 years ago.

From Seattle Times

There’s truly nothing like an unexpected kick of horseradish cutting through creamy tartar and crisp, crunchy fish fillets.

From Seattle Times

For raw oyster lovers, you have them traditionally on the half shell with horseradish and oyster shooters served with jalapeno-infused vodka and bloody mary mix.

From Salon

Cook: Salmon in a creamy horseradish mayonnaise is a weeknight winner.

From New York Times

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