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

Examples of horseradish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Horseradish Sour Cream In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, horseradish, and chives. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024

For added heat, add a little horseradish to the filling. —Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024

What gives? Spicy mustard at the Rathskeller Turns out, the brick is an expression of a local couple's love for the Rathskeller, the German restaurant in the 401 E. Michigan St. building and its spicy horseradish mustard. —Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Feb. 2024

Whip 1 cup whipping cream, then stir in 3 tablespoons or so prepared horseradish. —Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

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