cress
Americannoun
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any of various plants of the mustard family, especially the watercress, having pungent-tasting leaves often used for salad and as a garnish.
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any of various similar plants.
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of cress
before 900; Middle English cresse, Old English cress ( a ), cresse; cognate with Dutch kers, German Kresse
Example Sentences
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If thale cress were to be genetically modified such that the central cells produced the protein cyclin themselves, they would begin to divide even without fertilization.
From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2024
So far, nearly 200 plants have been trialled and several new candidate plants, including pak choi, cress and kale, were found suitable.
From Salon • Nov. 2, 2023
And if you have some spare time, growing your own cress for your egg sandwiches could also be a fun project for the family - as well as cheaper than buying it from the supermarket.
From BBC • Apr. 26, 2023
Scientists know a lot about the DNA of thale cress, which helps them understand how it reacts to the soil it’s planted in.
From NewsForKids.net • May 24, 2022
Beyond it, between weeds and water, Aunt Maud herself was stretched out in a bed of cress.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
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