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watercress vs common watercress

common watercress vs watercress

watercress and common watercress both are nouns.

watercress is an adjective but common watercress is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
watercress Yes Yes No No
common watercress Yes No No No
As nouns, common watercress is a hyponym of watercress; that is, common watercress is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than watercress:
  • watercress: any of several water-loving cresses
  • common watercress: perennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish; introduced in North America and elsewhere
watercress (noun) common watercress (noun)
cresses that grow in clear ponds and streams perennial Eurasian cress growing chiefly in springs or running water having fleshy pungent leaves used in salads or as a potherb or garnish; introduced in North America and elsewhere
any of several water-loving cresses
watercress (adjective) common watercress (adjective)
of a moderate yellow-green color that is greener and deeper than moss green and yellower and darker than pea green
Difference between watercress and common watercress

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