: 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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Direct sowing outdoors is best done in August and September for leafy greens, turnips, radishes, peas, beets, carrots, and collard greens.
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025
Just mix together all the ingredients — from cucumber, bean sprouts and jalapeño to mint, Thai basil, daikon radish and carrot.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Currently, her team is harvesting beets, radishes and lettuces while the Baywatch star is out on the road.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 20 June 2025
Recently, there were four varieties of kimchi, including baby bok choy; pickled radish; chunky potato salad; marinated perilla leaves; bean sprouts; kelp noodles; fried zucchini rounds; a vegetable pancake; and marinated seaweed.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2025
Just mix together all the ingredients — from cucumber, bean sprouts and jalapeño to mint, Thai basil, daikon radish and carrot.
—Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2025
Currently, her team is harvesting beets, radishes and lettuces while the Baywatch star is out on the road.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 20 June 2025
Recently, there were four varieties of kimchi, including baby bok choy; pickled radish; chunky potato salad; marinated perilla leaves; bean sprouts; kelp noodles; fried zucchini rounds; a vegetable pancake; and marinated seaweed.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025
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“Radish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/radish. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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radish
noun
rad·ish
ˈrad-ish 
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
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