First Known Use: 15th century
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radish
noun rad·ish \ˈra-dish also ˈre-\
: a small, round vegetable that is red or white, is eaten raw in salads, and has a sharp spicy taste; also : the plant that produces this vegetable
Full Definition of RADISH
: 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
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Origin of RADISH
Middle English, alteration of Old English rædic, from Latin radic-, radix root, radish — more at root
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radish
noun rad·ish \ˈra-dish\
Definition of RADISH for Kids
: a small roundish crisp root that has a sharp flavor and is usually eaten raw as a vegetable
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