rockweed

[ rok-weed ]

noun

1. a fucoid seaweed growing on rocks rock exposed at low tide.

rockweed

/ ˈrɒkˌwiːd /

noun

1. any of various seaweeds that grow on rocks exposed at low tide

Word History and Origins

Origin of rockweed¹

First recorded in 1620–30; rock ¹ + weed ¹

Example Sentences

The violent throbbings of her heart could be seen undulating the long hair as the moaning sea tosses the rockweed.

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The right amount of heat has been obtained, a barrow load of rockweed is brought—rockweed, not seaweed.

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As soon as the rockweed is thrown on the red hot stones a salty, savory smelling steam begins to rise.

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The rocks are hung so plentifully with Ascophyllum nodosum (rockweed) that its beauty is likely to be passed over unnoticed.

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This species, formerly called Fucus nodosus, is next to Fucus vesiculosus the most common rockweed.

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