especially: a perennial cress (Nasturtium officinale) native to Europe and southwestern Asia that is naturalized in the U.S. and has leaves used especially in salads or as a potherb
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: the leaves of a watercress
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Recent Examples on the WebFold in watercress or arugula, and handfuls of basil and mint.New York Times, 20 July 2022 Broccoli and cauliflower are the obvious choices here, but turnips, watercress, kale, cabbage, bok choy, radishes, rutabaga and wasabi all count too. Philip Ellis, Men's Health, 9 July 2022 Fiery, vitamin-rich watercress shines in this early summer pesto. Sally Pasley Vargas, BostonGlobe.com, 14 June 2022 In a large bowl, combine the asparagus, beans and watercress or arugula.Washington Post, 8 May 2022 Drain and press out the water, then purée the potato and watercress together in a food processor with ¼ cup cream and salt and pepper to taste. Ian Knauer, WSJ, 23 Mar. 2022 In spring, expect to come across dandelions, watercress, day lily, gallium and more.Washington Post, 21 Apr. 2022 To start, a highlight is the delicate Deep Sea Halibut Gravadlax with watercress – which was velvety smooth. Angelina Villa-clarke, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2022 Herbs: Anise, basil, bay laurel, borage, cardamon, chervil, chives, coriander, costmary, dill, fennel, ginger, lemon balm, sweet marjoram, Mexican tarragon, mint, oregano, rosemary, sage, thyme and watercress. Tom Maccubbin, orlandosentinel.com, 26 Feb. 2022 See More