noun
- plural of watercress; aquatic plants with small round leaves and a peppery taste, used in salads and cooking
Examples
- The farmer grows several varieties of watercresses in his pond.
- Different watercresses have varying levels of spiciness.
- The chef prefers wild watercresses over cultivated ones.
- These watercresses were harvested from the stream this morning.
- The salad contained mixed watercresses and arugula.
- Fresh watercresses add a peppery bite to sandwiches.