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    COMMON WATERCRESS

    Pronunciation (US): Play  (GB): Play

     I. (noun) 

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    Meaning:

    Perennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish; introduced in North America and elsewhereplay

    Synonyms:

    common watercress; Nasturtium officinale; Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum

    Classified under:

    Nouns denoting plants

    Hypernyms ("common watercress" is a kind of...):

    watercress (any of several water-loving cresses)

    Holonyms ("common watercress" is a member of...):

    genus Nasturtium; Nasturtium (aquatic herbs)

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