horseradish

[ hawrs-rad-ish ]

/ ˈhɔrsˌræd ɪʃ /

a cultivated plant, Armoracia rusticana, of the mustard family, having small, white flowers.

the pungent root of this plant, ground and used as a condiment and in medicine.

the condiment itself, sometimes moistened with vinegar or mixed with ground beets.

of or containing ground horseradish as a flavoring: brisket of beef with horseradish sauce.

Origin of horseradish

First recorded in 1590–1600; horse + radish

The Plaza Hotel cooked a fancy-pants latke with red wine braised oxtail, horseradish sunchoke cream, and crispy kale.

I Ate Potato Pancakes Til I Plotzed |Emily Shire |December 17, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The horseradish is the secret weapon in this quinoa, so definitely make sure to get some, even for just a small amount.

Three Quinoa Recipes for Your Weekend Parties |Jane Coxwell |May 26, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Start with the beets and horseradish crème fraiche, then move on to the Ambrosia burger, ending strong with the banana cream pie.

Gal With a Suitcase |Jolie Hunt |February 20, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
When the shoe occupies the same shape as a dozen rubber-neck clams serve with vanilla wafers and horseradish.

The Silly Syclopedia |Noah Lott

Some opulent epicures mix it with sherry or Madeira wine, or distilled or flavoured vinegar, instead of horseradish water.

The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual |William Kitchiner
A fatal mistake is not very uncommonly made in eating the root of aconite for that of horseradish.

Memoranda on Poisons |Thomas Hawkes Tanner
With oysters served raw on shell, a Horseradish Sandwich is proper.

How to Prepare and Serve a Meal and Interior Decoration |Lillian B. Lansdown
A course of raw oysters and stuffed mangoes, with the usual accompaniment of horseradish and lemon, came first.

Suppers |Paul Pierce

horseradish

/ (ˈhɔːsˌrædɪʃ) /

a coarse Eurasian plant, Armoracia rusticana, cultivated for its thick white pungent root: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)

the root of this plant, which is ground and combined with vinegar, etc, to make a sauce