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

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

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2025

My fellow Slatesters have also noticed their favorite products disappearing from shelves: lemon pepper seasoning, frozen cioppino seafood stew, frozen yogurt, horseradish potato chips, and more.

From Slate • Jul. 24, 2024

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

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2024

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 21, 2024

As soon as our gazes met, her mouth puckered as if she had swallowed a spoonful of horseradish.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

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