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noun
A species of edible seaweed, Chondrus crispus.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Mastocarpus stellatus (false Irish moss), a less commonly gathered seaweed.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Gracilaria, a genus of seaweeds, cultivated and eaten in Asian cuisines.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Soleirolia soleirolii (angel's tears), a plant in the nettle family.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Sagina subulata (syns. Sagina alexandrae), heath pearlwort, a terrestrial plant with needle-like leaves.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Arenaria verna (golden moss)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
dark purple edible seaweed of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: carrageen, carageen, carragheen, Chondrus crispus
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Broader terms: red algae
History
(seaweed): From its frequency on the Irish coast.
Across languages
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