garden cress

garden cress

n.
An annual herb (Lepidium sativum) of the mustard family, cultivated for its pungent leaves often used in salads or soups.
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garden cress

n
(Plants) a pungent-tasting plant, Lepidium sativum, with white or reddish flowers: cultivated for salads, as a garnish, etc: family Brassicaceae (crucifers)
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Noun1.garden cress - cress cultivated for salads and garnishes
cress - pungent leaves of any of numerous cruciferous herbs
common garden cress, garden pepper cress, Lepidium sativum, pepper grass, pepperwort - annual herb used as salad green and garnish
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