rock cress

/rɑk krɛs/
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Definitions of rock cress
  1. noun
    any of several rock-loving cresses of the genus Arabis
    synonyms: rockcress
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    types:
    Arabis Canadensis, sicklepod
    North American rock cress having very long curved pods
    Arabis turrita, tower cress, tower mustard
    European cress having stiff erect stems; sometimes placed in genus Turritis
    type of:
    cress, cress plant
    any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste
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