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. another name for white charlock See charlock

Other Word Forms

• radishlike adjective

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of radish¹

Old English rǣdīc , from Latin rādīx root

Example Sentences

Her well-loved peanut butter lengua, little squares of braised tongue topped with grilled radish and pickled onion, arrived on a plate streaked with spicy peanut sauce.

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Buffalo Chicken Fries: Spoonfuls of buffalo chicken dip, blue cheese crumbles, thinly sliced pickled radish, and scallions over crispy fries.

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LaMarita recommended eating baby radish greens raw since they tend to have a less bitter flavor profile compared to mature radish greens, which are best served cooked.

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Another great salad is strawberries mixed with fava beans, radishes, greens and a garlic vinaigrette or shallot vinaigrette.

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Serve on sliced baguette, sliced tomatoes, endive, radishes, celery sticks, and other prepared raw vegetables.

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