horseradish
3 synonyms for horseradish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A plant grown for its sharp, pungent root.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
red cole
horse radish
horseradish root
How to use horseradish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
horseradish sauce
grated horseradish
Etymology
From horse plus radish — "horse" here was likely used the way it often is in old plant and animal names, to mean "coarse" or "large," not literally connected to horses.
Full origin of horseradish →Frequently asked questions
What does “horseradish” mean?
The word “horseradish” means a plant grown for its sharp, pungent root. In plain terms, a pungent root vegetable, or the spicy sauce made from it, often served with beef.
How do you pronounce “horseradish”?
“Horseradish” is pronounced HAWS-ra-dihsh (/ˈhɔɹsɹædɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “horseradish” in a sentence?
Here is “horseradish” used in a sentence: “They grow horseradish in the back garden every year.”
What part of speech is “horseradish”?
“Horseradish” is a noun.
How many meanings does “horseradish” have?
“Horseradish” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a plant grown for its sharp, pungent root.
