noun
horseradish
HAWS-ra-dihsh
noun
1
A plant grown for its sharp, pungent root.
"They grow horseradish in the back garden every year."
2
A hot, tangy condiment made from that root.
"She served the roast beef with a spoonful of horseradish."
"A little horseradish sauce gives the sandwich real bite."
How to Use Horseradish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA pungent root vegetable, or the spicy sauce made from it, often served with beef.
Common pairings
horseradish sauce
grated horseradish
Word Forms
horseradishes plural
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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.