horseradish
noun
horse·rad·ish
ˈhȯrs-ˌra-dish 
-ˌre-
1
: a tall coarse white-flowered herb (Armoracia rusticana synonym Cochlearia armoracia) of the mustard family
2
: a condiment made from ground-up horseradish root
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Like another notorious spreading edible, mint, professional gardeners recommend planting horseradish in a container to prevent it from taking over your whole garden.
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
What's more, horseradish appears to repel the destructive Colorado potato beetle and may boost potatoes' natural ability to resist disease.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
This version includes crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and an unexpected touch of horseradish.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Waiters carried trays of champagne and mini Yorkshire puddings with beef and horseradish.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
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Cori Sears, The Spruce, 9 May 2026
What's more, horseradish appears to repel the destructive Colorado potato beetle and may boost potatoes' natural ability to resist disease.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2026
This version includes crushed pineapple, cottage cheese, and an unexpected touch of horseradish.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Waiters carried trays of champagne and mini Yorkshire puddings with beef and horseradish.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Horseradish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/horseradish. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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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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