Watercress
(noun)
A perennial aquatic or marshy plant, Nasturtium officinale, with pungent-tasting leaves that are used in salads and sandwiches.
Origin:
Late middle english: from water + cress.
Examples:
- Watercress is a delicious addition to sandwiches and salads.
- Watercress is a rich source of vitamin K, vitamin C, and Vitamin A.
- The watercress soup is a traditional dish in many parts of the world.
- Watercress is also used in traditional medicine as a diuretic, laxative and as a treatment for scurvy.
- I'm adding some watercress to my salad to give it a bit of a kick.