HORSERADISH - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the root of the horseradish plant; it is grated or ground and used for seasoning

Categories: Root

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

coarse Eurasian plant cultivated for its thick white pungent root

Categories: Herb, Herbaceous plant

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

grated horseradish root

Categories: Condiment

Synonyms

Horseradish, Horseradish root, Armoracia rusticana, Horse radish, Red cole

🔗 Related Words

horse – A related word in the same word family.

radish – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Some English words are 'fossil words'—they only survive in idioms or fixed phrases.