horseradish root

horseradish root
noun
the root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning
Syn: ↑horseradish
Hypernyms: ↑root
Part Holonyms: ↑horseradish, ↑horse radish, ↑red cole, ↑Armoracia rusticana
Substance Meronyms: ↑horseradish, ↑isothiocyanate

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