radish

noun

rad·​ish ˈra-dish 

 also  ˈre-

: the pungent usually crisp root of a widely cultivated Eurasian plant (Raphanus raphanistrum 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

Hunters should remember Alyce clover (not a true clover), beets, buckwheat, cereal rye, cowpeas, iron clay peas, radishes (not a brassica family member), and winter peas can make for great food plot options. —Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 12 Sep. 2024

Cruciferous veggies, named for the four petals on their flowers that make the shape of a cross, include things like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collard greens, arugula, bok choy, kale, radish, and turnips. —New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2024

The same pickling liquid and technique can be used for other vegetables — like daikon radish, sprouts, Napa cabbage and other root vegetables. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 5 Aug. 2024

Chard and Other Greens Much like radishes, chard and other greens tend to reach harvest time quickly due to fast maturity. —Katie Boué, Outside Online, 5 Aug. 2024

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

Kids Definition

radish

noun

rad·​ish ˈrad-ish 

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