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Armoracia

Armoracia

9.9
A group of plants related to mustard that includes horseradish
  • noun
  • /ˌɑːrməˈreɪʃə/
  • Specialized
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  • The genus Armoracia includes the familiar horseradish plant used in cooking.

Examples

  • Botanists classify horseradish as Armoracia rusticana.

  • I planted some Armoracia in my garden this spring.

  • Research on Armoracia has contributed to understanding plant defense mechanisms.

  • The chef used Armoracia to prepare a spicy sauce.

  • The genus Armoracia includes the familiar horseradish plant used in cooking.

  • Botanists classify horseradish as Armoracia rusticana.

  • I planted some Armoracia in my garden this spring.

Synonyms

genus Armoracia
vsArmoracia
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of plants in the cabbage family that includes horseradish

uses the common family name rather than the scientific term

Compounds

Armoracia rusticana
  • Specialized
9.8

A plant with a thick white root used to make spicy horseradish

genus Armoracia
  • Specialized
9.9

A small group of plants in the cabbage family that includes horseradish

Surface Forms

Armoracia singular
Armoracias plural

Etymology

Armoracia is the Latin name for the horseradish group of plants. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Armoracia as sounding like armor because the plant's strong, sharp taste seems to 'protect' it, and the name refers to the genus that includes the horseradish used in cooking.