watercress

noun

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.

adjective

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

noun

cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams

noun

any of several water-loving cresses