WATERCRESS


Meaning of WATERCRESS in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ -ˌkres ]

noun

Date: 14th century

1. : any of several aquatic or semiaquatic cresses ; especially : a perennial cress ( Nasturtium officinale ) native to Europe and southwestern Asia that is naturalized in the United States and has leaves used especially in salads or as a potherb

2. : the leaves of a watercress

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