radish

• Substantivo que designa a raiz comestível, picante e carnuda da planta Raphanus sativus, geralmente consumida crua em saladas. Também se refere à própria planta herbácea da família das crucíferas que produz essa raiz.

A noun referring to a pungent, fleshy edible root, typically eaten raw, from a cultivated Eurasian plant of the genus Raphanus.

1. Edible root vegetableA1formalculinary

   The pungent, fleshy root of a plant in the mustard family, typically eaten raw in salads.

   Rabanete

   • She sliced a fresh radish into the salad.
   • The radish added a spicy crunch to the dish.
   • He grew red radishes in his garden.

2. Japanese daikonB1formalculinary

   A variety of radish from Japan with a long, hard, durable root that is often eaten raw or cooked.

   Daikon

   • The Japanese radish, or daikon, is commonly used in pickles.
   • She grated daikon radish for the garnish.
   • This long white radish is a staple in many Asian dishes.

   Sinônimosdaikon

3. The plant itselfB2formalscientific

   A cruciferous plant of the genus Raphanus, widely cultivated for its pungent, edible root.

   Rabanete (planta)

   • The radish plant grows quickly in cool weather.
   • Farmers harvest radishes before the summer heat.
   • This species of radish is known for its peppery flavor.