Meaning & use
watercress
A fast-growing aquatic plant with peppery-tasting leaves, commonly eaten raw in salads or sandwiches.
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The chef garnished the soup with a handful of fresh watercress.
Watercress grows naturally along the edges of slow-moving streams and springs.
A note on using this word
Watercress is prized for its peppery bite and is rich in vitamins; it is usually written as one word.
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