radish

UK: ˈrædɪʃ | US: ˈrædɪʃ

Definition

  1. n. A small, crisp, edible root vegetable, typically red or white, with a pungent flavor.

Structure
rad <root>ish <noun suffix>
Etymology

radish = rad<root> + ish<noun suffix>

  • rad (from Latin radix, meaning "root")
  • ish (a noun-forming suffix, often indicating a type or category)

Etymology Origin:
The word "radish" traces back to the Latin radix (root), reflecting its identity as a root vegetable. The suffix "-ish" was added in Old French (radis) and later Middle English to form the modern term. The evolution highlights the vegetable's defining feature—its edible root—while simplifying the original Latin form for common usage.

Examples

  1. She added thinly sliced radish to the salad for extra crunch.

  2. The radish has a slightly peppery taste.

  3. Farmers harvest radishes in early summer.

  4. He planted radish seeds in his backyard garden.

  5. Pickled radish is a popular condiment in many cuisines.