Cress Definition & Meaning

cress
noun
  1. any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste
  2. pungent leaves of any of numerous cruciferous herbs

"Cress" in song lyrics

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  • "Beverly Hills to the cress"
    Jay Tee f/ Kim Morgan, Young Dru — Playa Perkin
  • "moran family cress"
    AOL — AOL
  • "james cress"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "cress"

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