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Nov 30, 2009
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horse•rad•ish



Pronunciation: (hôrs'rad"ish), [key]
—n.
1. a cultivated plant, Armoracia rusticana, of the mustard family, having small, white flowers.
2. the pungent root of this plant, ground and used as a condiment and in medicine.
3. the condiment itself, sometimes moistened with vinegar or mixed with ground beets.

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

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