mierikswortel

Dutch

Etymology

From mierik +‎ wortel.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈmiːrɪksʋɔrtəl/

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Noun

mierikswortel m (plural mierikswortels, diminutive mieriksworteltje n)

1. The root of the horseradish, harvested as a pungent condiment and formerly a remedy for scorbut
2. horseradish, Armoracia rusticana.

Synonyms

• (root): peperwortel

Derived terms

• mierikswortelsaus