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Definition of
cress noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
cress
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
krɛs
/
/
[
uncountable
]
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a small plant with thin
stems
and very small leaves, often eaten in salads and
sandwiches
see
watercress
See
cress
in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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