Watercress

Word WATERCRESS
Character 10
Hyphenation N/A
Pronunciations /ˈwɔːtəkɹɛs/

Definitions and meanings of "Watercress"

What do we mean by watercress?

A perennial aquatic Eurasian herb (Nasturtium officinale) of the mustard family, having pungent leaves used in salads and as a garnish. noun

Any of several related aquatic plants. noun

A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish. noun

A similar plant, Nasturtium microphyllum. noun

Of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green adjective

Cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams noun

Any of several water-loving cresses noun

A perennial European herb, Nasturtium officinale, that grows in freshwater streams; used in salads and as a garnish.

A similar plant, Nasturtium microphyllum.

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The word "watercress" in example sentences

In northern and central Mexico, a licuado of watercress is taken as a remedy for renal and pulmonary problems. ❋ Unknown (2005)

"You know that innocent and very acceptable plant called the watercress, which is sold in great quantities for table use in London, New York, and other English and American cities. ❋ Thomas Wallace Knox (1865)

The watercress is a great staple, because it lasts for so many months. ❋ Richard Jefferies (1867)

It also suggested there are many health benefits to watercress, which is naturally rich in Vitamin C and is a source of Vitamin A. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Nasturtiums are also known as Indian cress and are related to watercress, which is related to mustard - all part of a delicious family. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Aquatic plants common to limestone spring streams such as watercress and water-starwort provide cover for trout. ❋ Unknown (2009)

L'Elephant (Web: elephant-restau. com; dinner for two, $50) serves good French staples such as watercress salad with Dijon vinaigrette, as well as a nice selection of cheeses. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Joe -- when you do find watercress which is sooo lovely when it's good, don't make this dressing. ❋ Unknown (2006)

It looks a little like watercress which is much more interesting as salads go. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Infection occurs when humans consume uncooked aquatic vegetables, such as watercress, which are contaminated with encysted parasite larvae. ❋ Unknown (1998)

Brazilian dishes: beef strips, watercress -- we are thinking about producing that kind of watercress here because it has bigger leaves that taste very good. ❋ Unknown (1990)

Most important, the researchers showed that the function of 4EBP1 in the women’s blood cells was indeed significantly affected—that is, the watercress meal led to biologically active compounds, most likely PEITC, getting into the bloodstream and inhibiting the ability of cells to trigger blood vessel development—something critical to the development of a tumor. ❋ M.D. Nicholas Perricone (2010)

On the one hand, we have a live aquatic plant, such as watercress, for instance, or ombrelle d'eau, having at its base a tufty bunch of fine white roots about as thick as a horsehair. ❋ Jean-Henri Fabre (1869)

A handful of small salad and herb leaves such as watercress, rocket, chives, chervil, flat parsley etc ❋ Unknown (2011)

PEITC is a member of the isothiocyanate family compounds found in cruciferous vegetables, such as watercress, broccoli and cabbage. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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