watercress
nounmasculine/ɐɣɾiˈɐ̃w̃/medium
a·gri·ão
Definition
A fast-growing aquatic or semi-aquatic plant of the cabbage family, with small white flowers and pungent edible leaves.
Watercress adds a peppery flavor to salads.
She made a delicious watercress and potato soup.
Common collocations
watercress soupwatercress salad
Etymology
Do latim 'ĕrūca'.