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| '''Horseradish''' (''Armoracia rusticana'', syn. ''Cochlearia armoracia'') is a root used as a ] and to clear the ]es in a hurry. It contains chemicals similar to ]. It has at times been used as the bitter ]s in the ] meal in some ]ish communities. | '''Horseradish''' (''Armoracia rusticana'', syn. ''Cochlearia armoracia'') is a root used as a ] and to clear the ]es in a hurry. It contains chemicals similar to ]. It has at times been used as the bitter ]s in the ] meal in some ]ish communities. | ||
| It has been speculated that it gets its name from the ] ''Meerrettich.'' The ''Meer'' is pronounced like the ] ''Mare'', so ''horse''radish. On the other hand, many English plant names have "horse" as an element where it denotes strong, or coarse. | It has been speculated that it gets its name from the ] ''Meerrettich.'' The ''Meer'' is pronounced like the ] ''Mare'', so ''horse''radish. On the other hand, many English plant names have "horse" as an element where it denotes strong, or coarse. | ||
| Horseradish, sometimes blended with ], is often served with ] or ]s. Horseradish is also used in some prepared mustards. Much ] is actually horseradish dyed green. | Horseradish, sometimes blended with ], is often served with ] or ]s. Horseradish is also used in some prepared mustards. Much ] is actually horseradish dyed green. | ||
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Horseradish (Armoracia rusticana, syn. Cochlearia armoracia) is a root used as a condiment and to clear the sinuses in a hurry. It contains chemicals similar to mustard. It has at times been used as the bitter herbs in the Passover meal in some Jewish communities.
It has been speculated that it gets its name from the German Meerrettich. The Meer is pronounced like the English Mare, so horseradish. On the other hand, many English plant names have "horse" as an element where it denotes strong, or coarse.
Horseradish, sometimes blended with cream, is often served with roast beef or sausages. Horseradish is also used in some prepared mustards. Much wasabi is actually horseradish dyed green.
Horseradish peroxidase is used in biochemistry for work with antibodies.