radish
n. countablen. a round, red vegetable that grows under the ground. It is usually eaten raw in salads and has a slightly spicy taste.
n. a round, edible root vegetable of the Brassicaceae family, typically red in color and possessing a pungent flavor. Often used raw in culinary applications to add a crisp texture and sharp taste to dishes.
I like to eat a radish with my lunch.
The chef sliced the radish thinly to add a fresh, peppery crunch to the tuna salad.
While often dismissed as a mere garnish, the radish serves as a vital component in many traditional Asian cuisines, providing a sharp contrast to the richness of fermented sauces and grilled meats.
PIE word *wréh₂ds From Middle English radiche, from Old English rǣdiċ, from Proto-West Germanic *rādik, borrowed from Latin rādīcem (“root of a plant; radish”); later influenced by Anglo-Norman radich and Middle French radice, borrowed from Italian radice, from the same Latin source. Doublet of radix.