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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Whip 1 cup whipping cream, then stir in 3 tablespoons or so prepared horseradish.
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Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2024
Diners arrive promptly for an aperitif, before a series of canapés (Isle of Mull cheddar tart, venison chorizo with horseradish) start the evening.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2024
Prime Rib Heat n' Serve Family Dinner: prime rib, au jus, and horseradish, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet yeast rolls, and choice of two country sides (serves four to six).
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024
Blue Plate's Creamy Cocktail Sauce adds the traditional ingredients of ketchup and horseradish to their original mayonnaise recipe.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2024
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Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 18 Mar. 2024
Diners arrive promptly for an aperitif, before a series of canapés (Isle of Mull cheddar tart, venison chorizo with horseradish) start the evening.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Mar. 2024
Prime Rib Heat n' Serve Family Dinner: prime rib, au jus, and horseradish, mashed potatoes with gravy, sweet yeast rolls, and choice of two country sides (serves four to six).
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024
Blue Plate's Creamy Cocktail Sauce adds the traditional ingredients of ketchup and horseradish to their original mayonnaise recipe.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2024
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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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