radish
2 synonyms for radish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A crisp, peppery root vegetable, usually red or white, eaten raw in salads.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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daikon
radish plant
How to use radish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
sliced radish
radish salad
pickled radish
Etymology
Traces back through Old English and Latin radicem, "root", ultimately from the same root as "radix" and "radical".
Full origin of radish →Frequently asked questions
What does “radish” mean?
The word “radish” means a crisp, peppery root vegetable, usually red or white, eaten raw in salads. In plain terms, a small, crunchy, often peppery-tasting root vegetable.
How do you pronounce “radish”?
“Radish” is pronounced RAD-ihsh (/ˈɹæd.ɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “radish” in a sentence?
Here is “radish” used in a sentence: “She sliced a few radishes into the salad for extra crunch.”
What part of speech is “radish”?
“Radish” is a noun.
Where does the word “radish” come from?
The word “radish” comes from Latin. Traces back through Old English and Latin radicem, "root", ultimately from the same root as "radix" and "radical".
