Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cress
Noun
/krɛs/
Definition
Cress is a type of herbaceous plant commonly used in salads and sandwiches.
Examples
- She sprinkled fresh cress on top of her sandwich for extra flavor.
- In spring, the garden is filled with the vibrant green of cress.
- Cress can be used to enhance the taste of soups and salads.
Meaning
The term refers to various plants in the Brassicaceae family, particularly those with peppery-tasting leaves. Cress is often cultivated for its nutritious, edible greens.
Synonyms
- Watercress
- Garden cress
- Mustard cress
