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monks cress en · NOUN

Etymology

From monk's cress (possessive). Compare Russian капуцин-кресс (kapucin-kress, literally “Capuchin cress”), German Kapuzinerkressen.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) Garden nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus).
    • Tip: Use colorful edible flowers (such as Monks-cress or Viola tricolor) to give your salad the wow-factor. 2014 May 14, “Strawberry Cranberry Spinach Salad”, in Vegan Slaughter:

Synonyms

nasturtium · Indian cress