radish

[ rad-ish ]

noun

1. the crisp, pungent, edible root of the plant, Raphanus sativus, of the mustard family, usually eaten raw.
2. the plant itself.

radish

/ ˈrædɪʃ /

noun

1. any of various plants of the genus Raphanus , esp R. sativus of Europe and Asia, cultivated for its edible root: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)
2. the root of this plant, which has a pungent taste and is eaten raw in salads
3. wild radish
   another name for white charlock See charlock

Other Words From

• radish·like adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of radish¹

before 1000; late Middle English radish ( e ), variant (compare Old French radise, variant of radice ) of Middle English radich ( e ), Old English rǣdic < Latin rādīc- (stem of rādīx root ¹ ); compare Old High German rātih, German Rettich

Word History and Origins

Origin of radish¹

Old English rǣdīc , from Latin rādīx root

Example Sentences

This dish is typically accompanied by doogh, a refreshing salty yogurt drink, as well as fresh herbs, feta cheese, walnuts, radishes and strained yogurt, plain or infused with garlic.

From Salon

There are hunks of tender short rib plus rice cakes, potato, Korean radish, carrots and onions bathing in a thick, reddish broth that has an inherent sweetness alongside the sour spice of gochujang and chili.

From Seattle Times

If the overabundance of root vegetables like sunchokes, black radishes and kohlrabi the size of my head is the late-winter scourge of my community-supported agriculture program, the steady supply of braising greens is its redemption.

From Seattle Times

Many of the ingredients she cherishes are familiar — radishes, green beans, squash.

From Seattle Times

If all of the elements cooperate — sun, shade, water, soil nutrients, shifts in climate and weather — then you get a head of lettuce, some carrots, some herbs, a perfectly pink radish.

From New York Times