Plural of cress; small edible plants with peppery-tasting leaves, commonly used in salads and garnishes.
From Old English cresse, from Proto-Germanic *krasjon, likely connected to the sharp, peppery taste of the plant; watercress and garden cress are common varieties.
Watercress is so nutrient-dense that it's been called a superfood for centuries—medieval herbalists prescribed it for everything from scurvy to kidney stones!
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