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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Wasabi is also sometimes substituted for horseradish to make cocktail sauce extra spicy.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
Four dozen pork meatballs are seasoned with fresh black pepper and horseradish.
—Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
This recipe mixes ground beef with the sweet, the tart, and the unexpected: brown sugar, lemon juice, and horseradish, to make a cocktail-fork temptation that should grace every Southern party table or tray.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023
Oysters are topped with grated horseradish and soft, tart pearls of green-apple sorbet that melt on your tongue.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024
The vodka, $30 per bottle, infused with fresh horseradish, made its debut last year and DCD announced will be a permanent addition to its spirits lineup and be available year-round.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Jan. 2024
Top choices include gazpacho salad, snapper fingers with horseradish sauce, individual pizzas and an innovative array of desserts.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
The result is a vibrant dip that's flavored with horseradish, lemon juice, and garlic.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
Choices for the big plates are Deep Fried Turkey Breast with cranberry sauce and gravy ($40), gluten-free Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with bourbon peach glaze ($38) and gluten-free Rosemary & Mustard Crusted Rib Roast with red wine au jus and horseradish sauce ($56).
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2024
Four dozen pork meatballs are seasoned with fresh black pepper and horseradish.
—Marissa Wu, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2023
This recipe mixes ground beef with the sweet, the tart, and the unexpected: brown sugar, lemon juice, and horseradish, to make a cocktail-fork temptation that should grace every Southern party table or tray.
—Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2023
Oysters are topped with grated horseradish and soft, tart pearls of green-apple sorbet that melt on your tongue.
—Pete Wells, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024
The vodka, $30 per bottle, infused with fresh horseradish, made its debut last year and DCD announced will be a permanent addition to its spirits lineup and be available year-round.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 22 Jan. 2024
Top choices include gazpacho salad, snapper fingers with horseradish sauce, individual pizzas and an innovative array of desserts.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Feb. 2024
The result is a vibrant dip that's flavored with horseradish, lemon juice, and garlic.
—Wini Moranville, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2023
Choices for the big plates are Deep Fried Turkey Breast with cranberry sauce and gravy ($40), gluten-free Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with bourbon peach glaze ($38) and gluten-free Rosemary & Mustard Crusted Rib Roast with red wine au jus and horseradish sauce ($56).
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
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First Known Use
1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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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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