Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun Same as
nasturtium , 2.
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Examples
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I expect the borage flowers and the nasturtian flowers could be crystallized in the same way.
Crystallized Flowers Cupcake Crazy Cupcakes 2007
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I topped it all off with a nasturtian on each cupcake and some of the small new leaves.
Nasturtian Cupcakes Crazy Cupcakes 2007
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Take the green seeds of the nasturtian after the flower has gone off.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various Branches Eliza Leslie 1822
novel5writer commented on the word nasturtian
‘Nasturtian’ is used to refer to Indian Cress Tropaeolum Majus. ‘Nasturtium’ might be used to refer to Watercress Nasturtium officinale. Most people do not know it, but the term ‘nasturtium’ for Indian Cress is false. It should actually refer to Water cress.
The word appears to be a common Anglicisation that started after ‘Indian Cress’ was naturalized from Peru around the 18th century, but unfortunately, it remains a minority usage.
‘Nasturtion’ is also found, though I think it is much rarer, even than nasturtian, which I prefer.
Nasturtium means ‘nose-twister’ in Latin, a reference to the peppery flavour of watercress leaves. The leaves and flowers of Tropaeolum have a similar flavour and are sometimes eaten in salads, as reflected in the name "Indian Cress." Presumably this led to the transfer of the name from one species to the other.
October 11, 2009
novel5writer commented on the word nasturtian
‘Nasturtian’ is used to refer to Indian Cress Tropaeolum Majus. ‘Nasturtium’ might be used to refer to Watercress Nasturtium officinale. Most people do not know it, but the term ‘nasturtium’ for Indian Cress is false. It should actually refer to Water cress.
The word appears to be a common Anglicisation that started after ‘Indian Cress’ was naturalized from Peru around the 18th century, but unfortunately, it remains a minority usage.
‘Nasturtion’ is also found, though I think it is much rarer, even than nasturtian, which I prefer.
Nasturtium means ‘nose-twister’ in Latin, a reference to the peppery flavour of watercress leaves. The leaves and flowers of Tropaeolum have a similar flavour and are sometimes eaten in salads, as reflected in the name "Indian Cress." Presumably this led to the transfer of the name from one species to the other.
October 11, 2009
novel5writer commented on the word nasturtian
‘Nasturtian’ is used to refer to Indian Cress Tropaeolum Majus. ‘Nasturtium’ might be used to refer to Watercress Nasturtium officinale. Most people do not know it, but the term ‘nasturtium’ for Indian Cress is false. It should actually refer to Water cress.
The word appears to be a common Anglicisation that started after ‘Indian Cress’ was naturalized from Peru around the 18th century, but unfortunately, it remains a minority usage.
‘Nasturtion’ is also found, though I think it is much rarer, even than nasturtian, which I prefer.
Nasturtium means ‘nose-twister’ in Latin, a reference to the peppery flavour of watercress leaves. The leaves and flowers of Tropaeolum have a similar flavour and are sometimes eaten in salads, as reflected in the name "Indian Cress." Presumably this led to the transfer of the name from one species to the other.
October 12, 2009