waterpepper
nounUK /ˈwɔːtəˌpɛpə/
US /ˈwɔtərˌpɛpər/
Waterpepper is a small plant that grows in wet places and has a sharp, peppery taste.
We found waterpepper growing along the muddy edge of the pond.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A spicy seasoning made from pepper mixed with water or used in watery dishes.
The soup needed a dash of waterpepper for extra kick.
3. Any of several aquatic plants with a hot, biting flavor.
The chef garnished the fish with fresh waterpepper from the stream.
4. A colloquial name for a type of cress or peppergrass found near water.
Waterpepper often grows beside brooks and ditches.