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Definition of
watercress noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
watercress
noun
noun
NAmE
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ˈwɔt̮ərˌkrɛs
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,
NAmE
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ˈwɑt̮ərˌkrɛs
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uncountable
]
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a water plant with small, round, green leaves and thin
stems
. It has a strong taste and is often eaten raw in salads.
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watercress
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