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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The menu’s Japanese A5 Wagyu, dry-aged or wood-fired steaks, costing roughly $145 on average, are paired with rich dipping sauces, from bearnaise to creamy horseradish.
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
Serve them with our spicy horseradish dip, or try topping the potato cubes with creme fraiche and caviar.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
Horseradish Sour Cream In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, horseradish, and chives.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
For added heat, add a little horseradish to the filling.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 2024
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Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2024
Serve them with our spicy horseradish dip, or try topping the potato cubes with creme fraiche and caviar.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
Horseradish Sour Cream In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream, horseradish, and chives.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024
For added heat, add a little horseradish to the filling.
—Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 26 Apr. 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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