Horseradish (Noun)
Meaning 1
Grated horseradish root.
Classification
Nouns denoting foods and drinks.
Examples
- A sprinkle of grated horseradish added a spicy kick to the Bloody Mary.
- She made her famous deviled eggs by adding grated horseradish for extra flavor.
- To avoid tear-inducing vapors, chill grated horseradish root before mixing into recipes.
- In cocktail recipes, freshly grated horseradish creates more complex and exciting flavor combinations.
- At her Passover seder, it's tradition for family to enjoy matzo and freshly grated horseradish as symbols.
Meaning 2
Coarse Eurasian plant cultivated for its thick white pungent root.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The chef added a dash of grated horseradish to the sauce for an extra kick of flavor.
- Horseradish is often served as a condiment to accompany roast beef or fish.
- The garden was filled with a variety of herbs and vegetables, including a patch of horseradish.
- To make the traditional cocktail sauce, mix ketchup and prepared horseradish in a bowl.
- The pungent flavor of the horseradish complemented the richness of the prime rib perfectly.
Synonyms
Hypernyms
Meaning 3
The root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- She added a dash of grated horseradish to the cocktail sauce for a spicy kick.
- The deli served its famous pastrami sandwiches with a side of creamy horseradish sauce.
- The chef ground the fresh horseradish root into a fine paste and mixed it with sour cream.
- Horseradish is a common ingredient in many traditional Jewish dishes, particularly those served during Passover.
- A pinch of horseradish adds a pungent flavor to homemade Thousand Island dressing.