radish

[rad-ish]

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noun

the crisp, pungent, edible root of the plant, Raphanus sativus, of the mustard family, usually eaten raw.
the plant itself.

radish

/ ˈ��æ��ɪʃ /

noun

any of various plants of the genus Raphanus , esp R. sativus of Europe and Asia, cultivated for its edible root: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)
the root of this plant, which has a pungent taste and is eaten raw in salads
another name for white charlock See charlock

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Other Word Forms

radishlike adjective

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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 ��ǣ�徱�� < Latin ��ī��- (stem of ��ī�� root ¹ ); compare Old High German ��پ��, German Rettich

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Word History and Origins

Origin of radish¹

Old English ��ǣ��ī�� , from Latin ��ī�� root

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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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Add cooked pasta, asparagus, radishes, cheese and half the chives.

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Leafy greens and herbs: arugula, spinach, beet greens, mustard greens, radish tops, kale, dandelion, nasturtiums, fennel fronds, nettles, lovage, microgreens.

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