Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for RAD'ISH
RAD'ISH, n. [Sax. rædic; D. radys; G. radiess; Corn. rydhik; Ir. raidis; W. rhuzygyl, from rhuzyg, red. See Ruddy.]
A plant of the genus Raphanus, the root of which is eaten raw. Horse-radish is of the genus Cochlearia. Water-radish is of the genus Sisymbrium.
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