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(wa-ter-cress) 3 syllables

Definition

noun. an Old World plant; Nasturtium officinale; of clear ponds and streams having pungent leaves that are used in salads and as a garnish

Example Sentence

Greg from Diary of a Wimpy Kid hated watercress salad.

Synonyms

water plant; plant with pungent leaves; Nasturtium officinale

Antonyms

meat

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