watercress
pronunciation
How to pronounce watercress in British English:
UK [ˈwɔ:təkres]
How to pronounce watercress in American English:
US [ˈwɔtərkres]
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- Noun:
- any of several water-loving cresses
- cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams
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- Adjective:
- of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green
Word Origin
- watercress (n.)
- also water-cress, c. 1300, from water (n.1) + cress. Compare Middle Low German, Middle Dutch waterkerse, German wasserkresse. It grows in or near streams.
Example
- 1. 3 Ounces watercress sprigs , large stalks discarded
- 2. Watercress is another great way to battle bad breath , according to mckeith .
- 3. They can also be steamed and served on watercress with a plum sauce .
- 4. Those with wrinkles or scars are advised to eat spinach or watercress , which contain vitamin e.
- 5. I could identify ink caps , puff balls and field mushrooms and knew where to find wild watercress and sorrel .