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• watercress — [wôt′ərkres΄, wät′ərkres΄] n. [ME watercresse: see WATER & CRESS] 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 …   English World dictionary

• watercress — /waw teuhr kres , wot euhr /, n. 1. a cress, Nasturtium officinale, of the mustard family, usually growing in clear, running streams and having pungent leaves. 2. the leaves, used for salads, soups, and as a garnish. [1300 50; ME; c. MD, MLG… …   Universalium

• watercress — wa|ter|cress [ˈwo:təkres US ˈwo:tər , ˈwa: ] n [U] a small green plant with strong tasting leaves that grows in water ▪ a bunch of watercress …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• watercress — [[t]wɔ͟ːtə(r)kres[/t]] N UNCOUNT Watercress is a small plant with white flowers which grows in streams and pools. Its leaves taste hot and are eaten raw in salads …   English dictionary

• watercress — noun a) A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale or Rorippa nasturtium aquaticum, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish. b) A similar plant …   Wiktionary

• watercress — wa|ter|cress [ wɔtər,kres ] noun uncount a plant that grows in water and has leaves that are eaten in salads and sandwiches …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• watercress — n. plant of the mustard family cultivated for its pungent leaves which are used in cooking (especially in soups and salads) …   English contemporary dictionary

• watercress — noun (U) a small plant with strong tasting green leaves that grows in water …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• watercress — UK [ˈwɔːtə(r)ˌkres] / US [ˈwɔtərˌkres] noun [uncountable] a plant that grows in water and has leaves that are eaten in salads and sandwiches …   English dictionary

• watercress — [ˈwɔːtəˌkres] noun [U] a plant with leaves that are eaten in salads and sandwiches …   Dictionary for writing and speaking English

• watercress — Nasturtium officinale. Parts of the flowering plant have been used in some cultures to treat certain medical problems. It may have anticancer effects. Also called Indian cress …   English dictionary of cancer terms