radish — a small root vegetable with a crisp texture and a sharp, peppery taste
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small root vegetable with a crisp texture and a sharp, peppery taste
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrædɪʃ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother grows radishes that are so spicy, they make dragons cry!
- Korean radish is much larger and sweeter than the small red radishes common in Western countries.
- He carved a radish into a beautiful flower for the garnish.
radish
NOUN[/ˈrædɪʃ/]
a small root vegetable with a crisp texture and a sharp, peppery taste
The farmer harvested fresh radishes from the garden.
The rabbit eagerly nibbled a radish.
A fresh radish can become a tasty dish.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Radish derives from Latin 'radix', meaning 'root'. The word reflects the vegetable's nature as an edible root crop, cultivated since ancient times for its underground bulbous form.
Breakdown
Latin radix (root) → Old French radis → English radish. The suffix -ish in English preserves the Old French diminutive form, emphasizing the small root vegetable.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother grows radishes that are so spicy, they make dragons cry!”
“Korean radish is much larger and sweeter than the small red radishes common in Western countries.”
“He carved a radish into a beautiful flower for the garnish.”
“The rabbit refused the carrot but devoured the radish like it was candy.”
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