radish
word
Definition
A small, round or oval root vegetable that is usually red or white on the outside and crisp and spicy inside, commonly eaten raw in salads.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in the context of food and salads. Usually refers to the small red root, but there are different varieties. Not to be confused with 'turnip'.
Spanish: rábanoPortuguese (BR): rabanetePortuguese (PT): rabaneteChinese (Simplified): 萝卜Chinese (Traditional): 蘿蔔Hindi: मूलीArabic: فجل
Example Sentences
She added slices of radish to her salad.
basic
A radish is usually red or white.
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I don’t like the spicy taste of radish.
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Radish grows quickly and is one of the first vegetables harvested in spring.
natural
You can eat radish raw, but some people like to pickle it.
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When I was a kid, my grandmother used to serve fresh radish with salt as a snack.
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