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Watercress (Noun)

Meaning 1

Any of several water-loving cresses.

Classification

Nouns denoting plants.

Examples

  • The crunchy texture of watercress adds a nice contrast to salads and sandwiches.
  • Watercress grows in shallow water and is often found in streams and rivers.
  • The health benefits of watercress have been well-documented, including its high levels of vitamins A and C.
  • Watercress soup is a popular dish in many Asian cultures, where it is prized for its medicinal properties.
  • In the UK, watercress is often served as a garnish or used in salads, particularly in the traditional English salad.

Hypernyms

  • Cress Plant

Hyponyms

  • Yellow Watercress
  • Rorippa Amphibia
  • Cardamine Rotundifolia
  • Rorippa Nasturtium-aquaticum
  • Rorippa Islandica
  • Nasturtium Amphibium
  • Nasturtium Officinale
  • Mountain Watercress

Related Words

  • Watercress (adjective)

Meaning 2

Cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams.

Classification

Nouns denoting foods and drinks.

Examples

  • The chefs sought fresh watercress growing near the tranquil streams in the countryside to use in their gourmet salads.
  • Wild watercress grew in abundance near the riverbank where locals often went to pick some for their family meals.
  • This delicious variety of watercress only grew in clear, flowing water like that found in the secluded ponds hidden away in the woods.
  • On lazy summer afternoons, we loved strolling along the shallow streams searching for fresh bunches of peppery watercress to add some zing to our snacks.
  • Visitors flocked to the beautiful meadows by the gentle brook to catch a glimpse of the rare, colorful varieties of watercress growing amidst the soothing sound of flowing water.
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