ALL meanings of watercress
wa·ter·cress
W w - noun watercress green vegetable 1
- noun watercress a cress, Nasturtium officinale, of the mustard family, usually growing in clear, running streams and having pungent leaves. 1
- noun watercress the leaves, used for salads, soups, and as a garnish. 1
- noun watercress A cress that grows in running water and whose pungent leaves are used in salad. 1
- noun watercress A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish. 0
- noun watercress A similar plant, Nasturtium microphyllum. 0
- uncountable noun watercress Watercress is a small plant with white flowers which grows in streams and pools. Its leaves taste hot and are eaten raw in salads. 0
- noun watercress an Old World plant, Nasturtium officinale, of clear ponds and streams, having pungent leaves that are used in salads and as a garnish: family Brassicaceae (crucifers) 0
- noun watercress any of several similar or related plants 0
- noun watercress a white-flowered plant (Nasturtium officinale) of the crucifer family, growing generally in running water, as from springs: its leaves are used in salads, soups, etc. 0