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 raphanistrum sativus) of the mustard family usually eaten raw
also : a plant that produces radishes

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There are extra-healthy twists on standard breakfast fare, such as buckwheat or chickpea pancakes and mung bean porridge, as well as savory dishes like hummus toast with sunflower seed cheese, radish salad, and pomegranate. Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025 An Oktoberfest board includes a sausage, two soft pretzels, cheese sauce, German mustard, sauerkraut and radi, or German radish that is typically consumed with beer. Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025 At Rogue Farm, a wide range of organic produce, including lettuce, radishes, squash, micro greens and herbs is grown. Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025 In this new study, published in Environmental Research, radishes were exposed hydroponically for five days, ensuring that only the thin, non-edible roots made contact with the plastic. Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for radish

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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“Radish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radish. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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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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