horseradish

/ˌhɔrsˈrædɪʃ/

/ˈhɔsrædɪʃ/

Other forms: horseradishes

Horseradish is a root vegetable that's closely related to mustard. It's also the name of a sharp-flavored condiment made from the horseradish plant.

You're most likely to find horseradish on a roast beef sandwich or adding its pungent flavor to the cocktail sauce you dip your shrimp in. In Poland and the U.K., horseradish is extremely common, especially as part of a "roast dinner." The prepared horseradish that's used as a condiment is made by grating the plant's root and mixing it with vinegar, salad dressing, or mayonnaise.

Definitions of horseradish

1. noun

   coarse Eurasian plant cultivated for its thick white pungent root
   synonyms: Armoracia rusticana, horse radish, red cole

   type of:

   herb, herbaceous plant

   a plant lacking a permanent woody stem; many are flowering garden plants or potherbs; some having medicinal properties; some are pests
2. noun

   the root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning
   synonyms: horseradish root

   type of:

   root

   (botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
3. noun

   grated horseradish root
   type of:

   condiment

   a preparation (a sauce or relish or spice) to enhance flavor or enjoyment