Watercress
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Watercress is a noun meaning A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish.
Meaning
A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish.
More Meanings
- A similar plant, Nasturtium microphyllum.
Example Sentences
A spring wells up in the centre of the village, and watercress beds lie beside the stream running alongside the main street.
Word Forms
- watercresses
- water-cress
- water cress
Synonyms for watercress
Depending on context, synonyms include chromatic, colored.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include colored, chromatic, water-cress, nasturtium, water-purslane, wintercress.
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