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nasturtium

nas·tur·tium

UK/nasˈtɜːʃəm/ US/nəsˈtɜːʃəm/ uncommon

noun

1.

any tropical American plant of the genus Tropaeolum having pungent juice and long-spurred yellow to red flowers

2.

aquatic herbs

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3.

flowers and seeds and leaves all used as flavorings

Origin

From Middle English nasturcium, from Old English nasturcium (“watercress”), from Latin nasturtium.

Phrases

  • garden nasturtium

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