watercress

wa·ter·cress

noun \-ˌkres\

Definition of WATERCRESS

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

First Known Use of WATERCRESS

14th century

Rhymes with WATERCRESS

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