What does Watercress mean?
Definitions for Watercress
ˈwɔ tərˌkrɛs, ˈwɒt ər-wa·ter·cress
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Princeton's WordNet
watercressnoun
any of several water-loving cresses
watercressadjective
cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams
cress green, cresson, watercressadjective
of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green
Wiktionary
watercressnoun
A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish.
watercressnoun
A similar plant, .
Wikipedia
Watercress
Watercress or yellowcress (Nasturtium officinale) is a species of aquatic flowering plant in the cabbage family Brassicaceae. Watercress is a rapidly growing perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is one of the oldest known leaf vegetables consumed by humans. Watercress and many of its relatives, such as garden cress, mustard, radish, and wasabi, are noteworthy for their piquant flavors. The hollow stems of watercress float in water. The leaf structure is pinnately compound. Small, white, and green inflorescences are produced in clusters and are frequently visited by insects, especially hoverflies, such as Eristalis flies.
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watercress
Watercress is a fast-growing, aquatic or semi-aquatic perennial plant native to Europe and Asia. It is one of the oldest known leaf vegetables consumed by humans. The plant has small, round leaves and can be eaten raw or cooked. It has a slightly peppery taste and is often used in salads, soups, or as a garnish. It's known for its high content of vitamins and minerals.
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Watercress
Watercress, is a fast-growing, aquatic or semi-aquatic, perennial plant native to Europe and Asia, and one of the oldest known leaf vegetables consumed by humans. It is a member of the family Brassicaceae, botanically related to garden cress, mustard and radish — all noteworthy for a peppery, tangy flavour. The hollow stems of watercress are floating, and the leaves are pinnately compound. Small, white and green flowers are produced in clusters.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Watercress in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Watercress in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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- berroAragonese
- الجرجيرArabic
- creixenCatalan, Valencian
- potočnice, potočnice lékařská, řeřichaCzech
- tykskulpet BrøndkarseDanish
- Wasserkresse, Echte Brunnenkresse, Bastard-Brunnenkresse, BrunnenkresseGerman
- κάρδαμοGreek
- akvokreso, nasturcioEsperanto
- berro de agua, cresón, berroSpanish
- آبترهPersian
- vesikrassiFinnish
- cresson de fontaineFrench
- wyt wetterleppeltsjeWestern Frisian
- biolarScottish Gaelic
- agrónGalician
- גרגיר הנחליםHebrew
- watercressHindi
- vízitormaHungarian
- selada airIndonesian
- クレソン, オランダガラシJapanese
- kōwhitiwhiti, wātakirihiMāori
- selada airMalay
- slanke waterkers, witte waterkersDutch
- brønnkarseNorwegian
- táłkááʼ dah yikałNavajo, Navaho
- дудгæOssetian, Ossetic
- rukiew wodna, rukiewPolish
- agrião, agriõesPortuguese
- năsturel, cardama, cresonRomanian
- водяной кресс, жерухаRussian
- källfräne, vattenkrasse, källkrasseSwedish
- cải xoongVietnamese
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