HyperDic: common_watercress

English > 1 sense of the expression common watercress:
NOUNplantcommon watercress, Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum, Nasturtium officinaleperennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish
English > common watercress: 1 sense > noun 1, plant
Meaningperennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish; introduced in North America and elsewhere.
SynonymsRorippa nasturtium-aquaticum, Nasturtium officinale
Member ofNasturtium, genus Nasturtiumaquatic herbs
BroaderwatercressAny of several water-loving cresses

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