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Definition of nasturtium

nasturtium

/nəˈstɜːr.ʃəm/
nas · tur · tium
Plural:nasturtiums
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• noun

1

A trailing or climbing plant of the genus Tropaeolum, native to the Americas, characterized by round, shield-shaped leaves and brightly colored, spurred flowers that are edible and possess a peppery flavor.

Example

"She garnished the summer salad with bright orange and yellow nasturtium blossoms."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In botanical nomenclature, 'Nasturtium' is actually the genus name for watercress, whereas the familiar garden flower commonly called the nasturtium belongs to a completely different genus, 'Tropaeolum'.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Latin 'nasturtium' (a type of cress), traditionally derived from 'naris' (nose) and 'torquere' (to twist), referring to the facial expression one might make in response to its pungent, peppery smell.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nasturtium. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nasturtium
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