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Definition of Watercress
1. Adjective. Of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green.
2. Noun. Any of several water-loving cresses.
Group relationships: Brassicaceae, Cruciferae, Family Brassicaceae, Family Cruciferae, Mustard Family
Generic synonyms: Cress, Cress Plant
Specialized synonyms: American Watercress, Cardamine Rotundifolia, Mountain Watercress, Common Watercress, Nasturtium Officinale, Rorippa Nasturtium-aquaticum, Marsh Cress, Rorippa Islandica, Yellow Watercress, Great Yellowcress, Nasturtium Amphibium, Rorippa Amphibia
Generic synonyms: Cress, Cress Plant
Specialized synonyms: American Watercress, Cardamine Rotundifolia, Mountain Watercress, Common Watercress, Nasturtium Officinale, Rorippa Nasturtium-aquaticum, Marsh Cress, Rorippa Islandica, Yellow Watercress, Great Yellowcress, Nasturtium Amphibium, Rorippa Amphibia
3. Noun. Cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams.
Generic synonyms: Cress
Definition of Watercress
1. Noun. A perennial European herb, ''Nasturtium officinale'', that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish. ¹
2. Noun. A similar plant, (spelink Nasturtium microphyllum). ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Watercress
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Lexicographical Neighbors of Watercress
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