HyperDic: watercress

English > 3 senses of the word watercress:
NOUNplantwatercressany of several water-loving cresses
foodwatercresscresses that grow in clear ponds and streams
ADJECTIVEallwatercress, cress green, cressonof a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green
watercress > pronunciation
Soundswao'terkreh.s
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English > watercress: 3 senses > adjective 1
MeaningOf a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green.
Synonymscress green, cresson
BroaderchromaticBeing or having or characterized by hue
Catalancreixen
Nounswatercressany of several water-loving cresses
English > watercress: 3 senses > noun 1, plant
MeaningAny of several water-loving cresses.
Member ofCruciferae, family Cruciferae, Brassicaceae, family Brassicaceae, mustard familyA large family of plants with four-petaled flowers
NarrowerAmerican watercress, mountain watercress, Cardamine rotundifoliamat-forming perennial found in cold springs of the eastern United States
common 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
great yellowcress, Rorippa amphibia, Nasturtium amphibiumperennial herb found on streams and riversides throughout Europe except extreme north and Mediterranean
marsh cress, yellow watercress, Rorippa islandicaannual or biennial cress growing in damp places sometimes used in salads or as a potherb
Broadercress, cress plantAny of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste
Spanishberro, mastuerzo, nasturtium officinale
Catalancreixen
Adjectiveswatercressof a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green
English > watercress: 3 senses > noun 2, food
MeaningCresses that grow in clear ponds and streams.
Broadercresspungent leaves of any of numerous cruciferous herbs
Spanishberro de agua, berro mastuerzo, mastuerzo acuático, mastuerzo de agua
Catalancreixen bord, morritort d'aigua

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