Cres

/krɛs/ noun

Definition

An archaic or regional term for watercress, a small leafy green plant that grows in water and has a peppery taste.

Etymology

Short form or dialectal variant of 'cress,' which comes from Old English 'cærse.' The plant has been eaten since ancient times and appears in English place names.

Kelly Says

Watercress was so prized by the Romans that they considered it a sign of good mental health—Pliny the Elder recommended it to improve alertness, and modern science confirms it's packed with glucosinolates, compounds that may fight cancer cells.

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