Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun cress

2 senses of cress

Sense 1
cress, cress plant -- (any of various plants of the family Cruciferae with edible leaves that have a pungent taste)
       => crucifer, cruciferous plant -- (any of various plants of the family Cruciferae)

Sense 2
cress -- (pungent leaves of any of numerous cruciferous herbs)
       => salad green, salad greens -- (greens suitable for eating uncooked as in salads)