Nasturtium officinale

Definitions of Nasturtium officinale
  1. noun
    perennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish; introduced in North America and elsewhere
    synonyms: Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum, common watercress
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    type of:
    watercress
    any of several water-loving cresses
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