noun🔗ShareA plant of the Brassicaceae family, Raphanus sativus or Raphanus raphanistrum subsp. sativus, having an edible root."We planted radishes in the garden this spring, hoping for a crunchy addition to our salads. "plantvegetablefoodbiologyagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe root of this plant used as food. Some varieties are pungent and usually eaten raw in salads, etc., while others have a milder taste and are cooked."We planted radishes in the garden, and some will be spicy for salads while others will be mild enough to cook in soup. "vegetablefoodplantagricultureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareWith a distinguishing word: some other plant of the Raphanus genus or Brassicaceae family."rat-tail radish (Raphanus caudatus); wild radish (Raphanus raphanistrum)"plantvegetablefoodagriculturebiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading