horseradish
noun
horse·rad·ish
ˈhȯrs-ˌra-dish 
-ˌre-
1
: a tall coarse white-flowered herb (Armoracia rusticana synonym A. lapathifolia) of the mustard family
2
: a condiment made from ground-up horseradish root
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The pretzels come with a choice of horseradish mustard or a cheese sauce for dipping.
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The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024
You might be encouraged to have a bracing shot of horseradish vodka at lunchtime.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
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The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024
You might be encouraged to have a bracing shot of horseradish vodka at lunchtime.
—Usa Today Network, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for horseradish
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“Horseradish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horseradish. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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horseradish
noun
horse·rad·ish
ˈhȯrs-ˌrad-ish
-ˌred-
1
a
: a tall coarse white-flowered herb related to the mustards
b
: the sharp-tasting root of the horseradish
2
: a strong seasoning made from the root of the horseradish
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