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horseradish

Syllabification: (horse·rad·ish)
Pronunciation: /ˈhôrsˌradiSH/
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Definition of horseradish

noun

  • a European plant of the cabbage family, with long docklike leaves, grown for its pungent root.
    • Armoracia rusticana, family Brassicaceae
  • the root of the horseradish plant, which is scraped or grated as a condiment and often made into a sauce.

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