Horseradish

/ˈhɔːrsˌrædɪʃ/ noun

A strong, spicy root vegetable that is grated and used as a sharp-tasting sauce or seasoning.

From “horse” plus “radish,” first used in English in the 16th century. The “horse” part likely suggests something big, coarse, or strong, not an actual horse.

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