horseradish

n.

1. 1. A coarse Eurasian plant (Armoracia rusticana) in the mustard family, having a thick, whitish, pungent root, large basal leaves, and white flowers in a terminal panicle.
   2. The roots of this plant.
2. 1. A sharp condiment made from the grated roots of this plant.
   2. Any of various pungent condiments resembling horseradish, such as wasabi.

This ancient herb (one of the five bitter herbs of the Jewish Passover festival) is a native of eastern Europe but now grows in other parts of Europe as well as the United States. Though it has spiky green leaves that can be used in salads, horseradish is grown mainly for its large, white, pungently spicy roots. Fresh horseradish is available in many supermarkets. Choose roots that are firm with no sign of blemishes or withering. Horseradish should be refrigerated, wrapped in a plastic bag, and peeled before using. It's most often grated and used in sauces or as a condiment with fish or meat. Bottled horseradish is available white (preserved in vinegar), and red (in beet juice). Also available is dried horseradish, which must be reconstituted before using. See also wasabi.

IN BRIEF: A plant with a long, white root, that has a sharp, burning taste.

Many people enjoy horseradish as a condiment with roast beef.

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The noun has 3 meanings:

Meaning #1: the root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning
  Synonym: horseradish root

Meaning #2: coarse Eurasian plant cultivated for its thick white pungent root
  Synonyms: horse radish, red cole, Armoracia rusticana

Meaning #3: grated horseradish root

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Dansk (Danish)
n. - peberrod

Nederlands (Dutch)
mierik(wortel)

Français (French)
n. - raifort

Deutsch (German)
n. - Meerrettich

Ελληνική (Greek)
n. - (φυτολ.) χράνο, χρένο

Italiano (Italian)
rafano

Português (Portuguese)
n. - rábano (m) picante (Bot.)

Русский (Russian)
хрен

Español (Spanish)
n. - rábano picante

Svenska (Swedish)
n. - pepparrot

中文（简体）(Chinese (Simplified))
山葵, 其根所制调味剂

中文（繁體）(Chinese (Traditional))
n. - 山葵, 其根所製調味劑

한국어 (Korean)
n. - 양고추냉이

日本語 (Japanese)
n. - セイヨウワサビ, セイヨウワサビソース, 西洋わさび

العربيه (Arabic)
‏(الاسم) الجرجار فجل حار‏

עברית (Hebrew)
n. - ‮חזרת (ירק)‬

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