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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
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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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
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Word History and Origins

Origin of radish1

Old English rǣdīc , from Latin rādīx root
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Example Sentences

Texts from the Korean Joseon Dynasty dated around 1770 indicate that scholars and government officials would occasionally order in naengmyeon, chilled buckwheat noodles served with pickled radish, thin strips of cucumber and slices of Korean pear.

From Salon

Last night, I had a spoonful of leftover Radish and Chickpea Salad on one side and Artichoke Potato Salad on the other, and I was in salad heaven.

From Salon

Like everything on the menu, the dish comes with a full assortment of banchan — traditional kimchi, radish kimchi, sesame-oiled bean sprouts, creamy white seaweed salad and stir-fried fish cakes, plus your choice of purple or white rice.

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.

Each sandwich is adorned with pickled carrot and daikon radish, cucumber, jalapeño, cilantro and black pepper; the buns get slathered with a schmear of pate, mayo and a house sauce heavy on soy sauce and garlic powder.

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