Meaning Of The Word Cress

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cress
uncountable noun: Cress is a plant with small green leaves that are used in salads or to decorate food. See also mustard and cress.
uncountable noun: mustard and cress is sometimes referred to as cress.

cress in American English
any of various plants of the crucifer family, as watercress, the pungent leaves of which are used in salads and as garnishes
noun: any of various plants of the mustard family, esp. the watercress, having pungent-tasting leaves often used for salad and as a garnish

cress in British English
noun: any of various plants of the genera Lepidium, Cardamine, Arabis, etc, having pungent-tasting leaves often used in salads and as a garnish: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)

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