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Noun: common watercress
  1. 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 elsewhere
    - Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum, Nasturtium officinale

Derived forms: common watercresses

Type of: watercress

Part of: genus Nasturtium, Nasturtium