noun🔗ShareCresson(plants) A plant of various species, chiefly cruciferous. The leaves have a moderately pungent taste, and are used as a salad and antiscorbutic."We added fresh cress to our sandwiches for a peppery flavor. "Nous avons ajouté du cresson frais à nos sandwichs pour une saveur poivrée.plantvegetablefoodbiologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading