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10 Language-to-English Dictionariescresson
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kʁɛsɔ̃
"Le cresson apporte une saveur poivrée à la soupe."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A pungent, sharp-tasting edible herb belonging to the mustard family, commonly used in salads or as a garnish.
"She added a handful of freshly sprouted cress to the spring salad for an extra peppery bite." - 2
Any of various low-growing plants of the crucifer family that typically grow near water or in damp conditions.
"Watercress grows abundantly along the shallow, clear streams in the valley."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old English 'cresse' or 'cresse', of West Germanic origin, related to Middle Dutch 'kresse' and German 'Kresse'. It ultimately stems from a Proto-Germanic root describing the pungent, edible leaves of various cruciferous plants.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Cress" is said worldwide
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cresson
Transliteration: kʁɛsɔ̃
"Le cresson apporte une saveur poivrée à la soupe."
Kresse
Transliteration: ˈkʁɛsə
"Frische Kresse schmeckt hervorragend auf dem Butterbrot."
crescione
Transliteration: kreˈʃʃoːne
"Il crescione è perfetto per arricchire l'insalata."
berro
Transliteration: ˈbe.ro
"El berro añade un toque picante a las ensaladas."
agrião
Transliteration: a.ɡɾiˈɐ̃w
"O agrião é muito utilizado em sopas e saladas."
हलीम
Transliteration: haleem
"हलीम के बीज सेहत के लिए बहुत फायदेमंद होते हैं।"
西洋菜
Transliteration: xī yáng cài
"西洋菜汤是一道很受欢迎的家常汤品。"
크레송
Transliteration: keu-re-song
"크레송은 샐러드에 독특한 풍미를 더해줍니다."
クレソン
Transliteration: kureson
"ステーキの付け合せにクレソンが添えられている。"
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