Cress

5 lettersnoun

Updated February 2026

Definition

A peppery-tasting plant of the cabbage family, eaten in salads and sandwiches.

“She garnished the soup with a sprig of fresh watercress.”

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"Cress" contains 4 unique letters. It includes common vowels which helps with elimination.

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