noun

horseradish

horseradish

He added horseradish sauce to his beef.

He added horseradish sauce to his beef.

Horseradish has a very strong taste.

Horseradish has a very strong taste.

horseradish (as an uncountable noun) a plant with a strong-tasting root used in sauces I like horseradish with my beef.

Synonyms: wasabi, mustard

From 'horse' (used to mean strong or coarse) + 'radish'. It is not actually eaten by horses.

Imagine a radish so strong and pungent that only a 'horse' could handle it. This helps remember its powerful flavor.

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