horseradish
noun
horse·rad·ish
ˈhȯrs-ˌra-dish 
-ˌre-
1
: a tall coarse white-flowered herb (Armoracia rusticana synonym Cochlearia armoracia) of the mustard family
2
: a condiment made from ground-up horseradish root
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Bolder palates can savor the richness of roast beef with horseradish on fragrant rosemary bread.
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Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The open-air deck at Up the Creek Raw Bar is the spot for raw oysters (the Baltic version also features caviar and creamy horseradish sauce for an ultra-indulgent addition), seafood baskets, and even fried Florida alligator.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Once inside, vibrant fuchsia cocktails with a dash of horseradish were served, while guests of all ages wandered the space while sneaking handfuls of Joyva Jell Rings (an IYKYK Passover treat).
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
The scallions add a subtle umami note to the beverage that is reminiscent of horseradish, while the olive juice adds a nice brine flavor.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
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Chelsea Frank, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
The open-air deck at Up the Creek Raw Bar is the spot for raw oysters (the Baltic version also features caviar and creamy horseradish sauce for an ultra-indulgent addition), seafood baskets, and even fried Florida alligator.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025
Once inside, vibrant fuchsia cocktails with a dash of horseradish were served, while guests of all ages wandered the space while sneaking handfuls of Joyva Jell Rings (an IYKYK Passover treat).
—Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 16 Apr. 2025
The scallions add a subtle umami note to the beverage that is reminiscent of horseradish, while the olive juice adds a nice brine flavor.
—Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2025
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 28 May. 2025.
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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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