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horseradish
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horse·rad·ish  (hôrsrdsh)
n.
1.
a. A coarse Eurasian plant (Armoracia rusticana) in the mustard family, having a thick, whitish, pungent root, large basal leaves, and white flowers in a terminal panicle.
b. The roots of this plant.
2.
a. A sharp condiment made from the grated roots of this plant.
b. Any of various pungent condiments resembling horseradish, such as wasabi.

horseradish
Noun
a plant with a white strong-tasting root, which is used to make a sauce
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.horseradishhorseradish - the root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning
horseradish - grated horseradish root
Armoracia rusticana, horse radish, red cole, horseradish - coarse Eurasian plant cultivated for its thick white pungent root
root - (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
isothiocyanate - a family of compounds derived from horseradish and radishes and onions and mustards; source of the hotness of those plants and preparations
2.horseradishhorseradish - coarse Eurasian plant cultivated for its thick white pungent root
Armoracia, genus Armoracia - horseradish
horseradish, horseradish root - the root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning
herb, herbaceous plant - a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
3.horseradish - grated horseradish root
condiment - a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment; "mustard and ketchup are condiments"
horseradish sauce, sauce Albert - creamy white sauce with horseradish and mustard
horseradish, horseradish root - the root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning
Translations
horseradish [ˈhɔːsrædɪʃ] nrábano picante
horseradish [ˈhɔːsrædɪʃ] horse nraifort m
horseradish [ˈhɔːsrædɪʃ] horse nMeerrettich m
horseradish [ˈhɔːsrædɪʃ] nrafano


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