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nasturtium
noun
nas·tur·tium
nə-ˈstər-shəm 
na-
: any of a genus (Tropaeolum of the family Tropaeolaceae, the nasturtium family) of herbs of Central and South America with showy spurred flowers and pungent edible seeds and leaves
especially
: either of two widely cultivated ornamentals (T. majus and T. minus)
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This collection features dill, parsley, chives, lemon balm, hyssop, fennel, chamomile, and nasturtium.
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
At the very top, on the fourth tier, are rows of edible flowers including nasturtium, bougainvillea and marigold.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
The host plants of the cabbage white, checkered white and spring white butterflies are in the mustard family and nasturtiums.
—Sara Okeefe, Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2025
Homegrown peppery greens like arugula and nasturtium replace black pepper.
—Diana Spechler, Saveur, 6 Nov. 2025
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Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
At the very top, on the fourth tier, are rows of edible flowers including nasturtium, bougainvillea and marigold.
—New Atlas, 3 Dec. 2025
The host plants of the cabbage white, checkered white and spring white butterflies are in the mustard family and nasturtiums.
—Sara Okeefe, Mercury News, 17 Nov. 2025
Homegrown peppery greens like arugula and nasturtium replace black pepper.
—Diana Spechler, Saveur, 6 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for nasturtium
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“Nasturtium.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nasturtium. Accessed 27 Dec. 2025.
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nasturtium
noun
nas·tur·tium
nə-ˈstər-shəm
na-
: any of a genus of herbs with showy flowers and edible sharp-tasting seeds and leaves
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