noun
horseradish
HAWS-ra-dihsh
Horseradish (noun) means a plant grown for its sharp, pungent root. Example: “They grow horseradish in the back garden every year.”
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
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Word forms
- Plural
- horseradishes
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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.
Synonyms
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red cole
horse radish
horseradish root
Rhymes for horseradish
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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.
