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horseradish root

n. the root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning [syn: horseradish]

Usage examples of "horseradish root".

When infused in wine, Horseradish root will stimulate the whole nervous system and promote perspiration.

She mashed up some of the horseradish root in a bit of broth for their meal, then began mashing the rest of the hot root and bruising the other harsh, sharp, strong-smelling herbs she had gathered that morning, trying to develop the most noxious combination of the plants that she could imagine.

Small specimens may resemble Horseradish root, but that is cylindrical and smooth and has a pungent taste.

On either side of the staircase huge bins of white and sweet potatoes, and elsewhere were bins of turnips, horseradish root, onions, squashes, pumpkins and the like.