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watercress
noun wa·ter·cress \-ˌkres\
: a plant that grows in water and that has small, round leaves which are often used in salads
Full 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
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First Known Use of WATERCRESS
14th century
Rhymes with WATERCRESS
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WATERCRESS Defined for Kids
watercress
noun wa·ter·cress \ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkres, ˈwä-\
Definition of WATERCRESS for Kids
: a plant that grows in or near water and has sharp-tasting leaves used especially in salads
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