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Noun: horseradish  'hors,ra-dish
  1. The root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning
    "Freshly grated horseradish root adds a spicy kick to roast beef sandwiches";
    - horseradish root
     
  2. Grated horseradish root
    "She mixed freshly grated horseradish into the cocktail sauce for the shrimp"
     
  3. A perennial plant of the mustard family cultivated for its thick white root with a pungent, spicy flavour
    "horseradish grows vigorously in rich soil";
    - horse radish, red cole, Armoracia rusticana

Derived forms: horseradishes

Type of: condiment, herb, herbaceous plant, root

Part of: Armoracia, genus Armoracia, horseradish sauce, sauce Albert

Encyclopedia: Horseradish