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HORSERADISH ROOT
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning
Synonyms:
horseradish; horseradish root
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("horseradish root" is a kind of...):
root ((botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground)
Meronyms (substance of "horseradish root"):
horseradish (grated horseradish root)
isothiocyanate (a family of compounds derived from horseradish and radishes and onions and mustards; source of the hotness of those plants and preparations)
Holonyms ("horseradish root" is a part of...):
Armoracia rusticana; horse radish; horseradish; red cole (coarse Eurasian plant cultivated for its thick white pungent root)
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