cress

/krɛs/
noun
  1. A small plant with a sharp, peppery taste, often used in salads and sandwiches.
    • She grows cress on her kitchen windowsill in a small pot.
    • The sandwich was topped with a layer of crunchy cress.
    • I added a handful of fresh cress to my salad for extra flavor.
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