: the pungent usually crisp root of a widely cultivated Eurasian plant (Raphanus sativus) of the mustard family usually eaten raw
also
: a plant that produces radishes
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Step 5 When ready to serve, top the veal with celery and parsley leaves, sliced radishes, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, caper berries, and a sprinkle of salt.
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Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024
Memorial Day barbecue hosts can personalize the slaw with radishes, cucumbers, sugar snap peas or bell peppers, according to Lapine.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
The taco came with limes, radishes and my choice of mild, medium or hot salsa to garnish.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Add jalapeños, peaches, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, radishes, or other items into the jars for extra interest and flavor.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 May 2024
They can be stuffed with all kinds of things, like radishes, potatoes and fenugreek leaves, and they're typically associated with Punjabi and North Indian cooking, though the crisp, unleavened bread has similarities to many traditional breads made throughout the Middle East and all across Asia.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
As the season progresses, vendors will have peppers, tomatoes, watermelon, beets, radishes, squash, and wildflowers.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 7 May 2024
From radishes to zucchini to asparagus to peas, there’s no shortage of vegetables to add a refreshing crunch to all your dishes.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
Fresh ricotta from a Pennsylvania farm figures into one of the other non-pizza dishes offered on the menu: a small salad consisting of the cheese, thinly sliced radishes and slivers of apple, perked up with a blend of zesty vinaigrette, fresh mint and flaky sea salt.
—Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
Tony Ferrari, Saveur, 15 May 2024
Memorial Day barbecue hosts can personalize the slaw with radishes, cucumbers, sugar snap peas or bell peppers, according to Lapine.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
The taco came with limes, radishes and my choice of mild, medium or hot salsa to garnish.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2024
Add jalapeños, peaches, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, radishes, or other items into the jars for extra interest and flavor.
—Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 12 May 2024
They can be stuffed with all kinds of things, like radishes, potatoes and fenugreek leaves, and they're typically associated with Punjabi and North Indian cooking, though the crisp, unleavened bread has similarities to many traditional breads made throughout the Middle East and all across Asia.
—Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024
As the season progresses, vendors will have peppers, tomatoes, watermelon, beets, radishes, squash, and wildflowers.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 7 May 2024
From radishes to zucchini to asparagus to peas, there’s no shortage of vegetables to add a refreshing crunch to all your dishes.
—Kara Peeler, Sunset Magazine, 1 May 2024
Fresh ricotta from a Pennsylvania farm figures into one of the other non-pizza dishes offered on the menu: a small salad consisting of the cheese, thinly sliced radishes and slivers of apple, perked up with a blend of zesty vinaigrette, fresh mint and flaky sea salt.
—Sonia Rao, Washington Post, 16 Apr. 2024
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radish
noun
rad·ish
ˈrad-ish 
ˈred-
: the crisp edible root of a plant related to the mustards that is usually eaten raw as a vegetable
also
: a plant that produces radishes
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