watermelon radish

English

Etymology

From a supposed resemblance to the watermelon.

Noun

watermelon radish (plural watermelon radishes)

1. (Chinese cuisine) A round heirloom variety of the daikon (long white radish) having a bright pink or fuchsia center.

   Synonyms: beauty heart radish, Chinese green radish, red daikon, red meat radish, roseheart radish, shinrimei, shinrimei radish