Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A perennial aquatic Eurasian herb (Nasturtium officinale) of the mustard family, having pungent leaves used in salads and as a garnish.
- noun Any of several related aquatic plants.
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- noun A
perennial European herb ,Nasturtium officinale , that grows infreshwater streams ; used insalads and as agarnish . - noun A similar plant, Nasturtium microphyllum.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green
- noun cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams
- noun any of several water-loving cresses
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Examples
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In northern and central Mexico, a licuado of watercress is taken as a remedy for renal and pulmonary problems.
Mexico's Leafy Green 2005
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In northern and central Mexico, a licuado of watercress is taken as a remedy for renal and pulmonary problems.
Mexico's Leafy Green 2005
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"You know that innocent and very acceptable plant called the watercress, which is sold in great quantities for table use in London, New York, and other English and American cities.
The Land of the Kangaroo Adventures of Two Youths in a Journey through the Great Island Continent Thomas Wallace Knox 1865
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The watercress is a great staple, because it lasts for so many months.
The Amateur Poacher Richard Jefferies 1867
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It also suggested there are many health benefits to watercress, which is naturally rich in Vitamin C and is a source of Vitamin A.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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It also suggested there are many health benefits to watercress, which is naturally rich in Vitamin C and is a source of Vitamin A.
Telegraph.co.uk - Telegraph online, Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph 2011
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Nasturtiums are also known as Indian cress and are related to watercress, which is related to mustard - all part of a delicious family.
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Nasturtiums are also known as Indian cress and are related to watercress, which is related to mustard - all part of a delicious family.
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Nasturtiums are also known as Indian cress and are related to watercress, which is related to mustard - all part of a delicious family.
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Nasturtiums are also known as Indian cress and are related to watercress, which is related to mustard - all part of a delicious family.
bilby commented on the word watercress
A colour term, for those who collect such things.
August 28, 2008