Definition of watercress
Nouns
any of several water-loving cresses
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American watercress, Cardamine rotundifolia, mountain watercress
mat-forming perennial found in cold springs of the eastern United States
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Nasturtium officinale, Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum, common watercress
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
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Rorippa islandica, marsh cress, yellow watercress
annual or biennial cress growing in damp places sometimes used in salads or as a potherb; troublesome weed in some localities
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Nasturtium amphibium, Rorippa amphibia, great yellowcress
perennial herb found on streams and riversides throughout Europe except extreme north and Mediterranean; sometimes placed in genus Nasturtium
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cress, cress plant
any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste
cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams
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cress
pungent leaves of any of numerous cruciferous herbs
Adjectives
of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green
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chromatic
being or having or characterized by hue
Vocabulary Lists for watercress
- aggravated
- astride
- binding
- bit
- blat
- abalone
- acacia
- adzuki bean
- agar
- allspice