"watercressy" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more watercressy [comparative], most watercressy [superlative]
Etymology: From watercress + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|watercress|y}} watercress + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} watercressy (comparative more watercressy, superlative most watercressy)
  1. With watercress. Synonyms: watercressed
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