radish

noun

rad·​ish ˈra-dish How to pronounce radish (audio)
 also  ˈre-
: the pungent usually crisp root of a widely cultivated Eurasian plant (Raphanus sativus) of the mustard family usually eaten raw
also : a plant that produces radishes

Examples of radish in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The special menu includes a green salad featuring arugula, baby spinach, radishes, endives, onions, poached peppers, avocado, cucumbers and grape tomatoes, matzo ball soup and braised fish with asparagus risotto and edamame puree. Roger Sands, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2024 This would include beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, Swiss chard, kale, lettuce, peas, radishes, spinach, and turnips. Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 17 Feb. 2024 How to enjoy the trend: Try some kimchi, a Korean delicacy consisting of salted and fermented vegetables, such as Korean radish or napa cabbage. Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024 Our delicious and summery Picnic Egg Salad includes radishes, scallions, and fresh dill; some people even like to add potatoes! Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2024 A bit of fresh tarragon is draped over the top, along with near-translucent ribbons of carrot and radish, but the action of the dish takes place in the dressing. Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 25 Feb. 2024 Brassicas If ever there were a food plot seed perfectly designed for the winter, brassicas (the seed category that includes rape, kale, turnips, and radishes) are the ticket. Scott Bestul, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024 Fox is not revealing official costume names just yet, but several new get-ups are featured in the promo, including what looks like some kind of fish (the Goldfish, perhaps?), a gum ball machine, a dinosaur, a mustache, a pair of radishes, and what appears to be a giant bookworm. Lauren Huff, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2023 His celery was long and firm and one radish rivaled a baseball in size. Blake Nelson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, alteration of Old English rædic, from Latin radic-, radix root, radish — more at root

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of radish was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Radish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radish. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

radish

noun
rad·​ish ˈrad-ish How to pronounce radish (audio)
ˈred-
: the crisp edible root of a plant related to the mustards that is usually eaten raw as a vegetable
also : a plant that produces radishes
Etymology

Old English rædic "radish," from Latin radic-, radix "root" — related to eradicate, radical see Word History at radical

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