: a large long hard white radish used especially in Asian cuisine
also
: a plant (Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus) whose root is a daikon
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What sets this oil apart is its buffet of plant oils—like flaxseed, daikon radish, rice bran, and meadowfoam—all loaded with fatty acids that replenish moisture and strengthen the skin barrier (a key benefit for those dealing with dryness, dullness, or irritation).
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Sep. 2025
As the sun sets, diners dig into burgers dressed up like banh mi, with pickled daikon, rich duck liver mousse, and a burst of cilantro.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Tuck into a few of the downy bao buns—the beef with pickled daikon, mayo, chili and coriander is a marvel, but don’t miss the bao with hoisin duck, pickled daikon, ginger, spring onions and cucumber—the salty crunch contrast with the steamed bun is delish.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Other cover crops like vetch, field peas, and daikon radishes are great choices too.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 17 Sep. 2025
As the sun sets, diners dig into burgers dressed up like banh mi, with pickled daikon, rich duck liver mousse, and a burst of cilantro.
—The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025
Tuck into a few of the downy bao buns—the beef with pickled daikon, mayo, chili and coriander is a marvel, but don’t miss the bao with hoisin duck, pickled daikon, ginger, spring onions and cucumber—the salty crunch contrast with the steamed bun is delish.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Other cover crops like vetch, field peas, and daikon radishes are great choices too.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for daikon
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“Daikon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/daikon. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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