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common watercress

DEFINITIONS OF: common watercress

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n perennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish; introduced in North America and elsewhere

Synonyms:
Nasturtium officinale, Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum
Type of:
watercress
any of several water-loving cresses
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