watercress
noun
wa·ter·cress
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌkres 
ˈwä-
1
: any of several aquatic or semiaquatic cresses
especially
: a perennial cress (Nasturtium officinale) native to Europe and southwestern Asia that is naturalized in the U.S. and has leaves used especially in salads or as a potherb
2
: the leaves of a watercress
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The fun starts with a parade led by the Watercress King and Queen, who wear their watercress crowns and hand out the season’s first harvest.
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Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
This burger is made with Certified Angus Beef, blue cheese, hot sauce, ranch and fresh watercress.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Encourages hormone balance Nutrient-rich watercress can also support hormone health through its high levels of B vitamins, calcium and magnesium.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
Among the dishes coming to the Korean Air skies include Moroccan spice lamb chop, abalone with rice, and a watercress and apple salad.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
This burger is made with Certified Angus Beef, blue cheese, hot sauce, ranch and fresh watercress.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Encourages hormone balance Nutrient-rich watercress can also support hormone health through its high levels of B vitamins, calcium and magnesium.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
Among the dishes coming to the Korean Air skies include Moroccan spice lamb chop, abalone with rice, and a watercress and apple salad.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Watercress.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/watercress. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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watercress
noun
wa·ter·cress
-ˌkres
: a plant that is related to the mustards and the cabbage, grows especially in clear running water, and has crisp peppery-tasting leaves used especially in salads
also
: the leaves of a watercress
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