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From a supposed resemblance to the watermelon.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
watermelon radish
Today it means: A round heirloom variety of the daikon (long white radish) having a bright pink or fuchsia center. Full definition →
Today it means: A round heirloom variety of the daikon (long white radish) having a bright pink or fuchsia center. Full definition →
From a supposed resemblance to the watermelon.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.