dulse

[duhls]

noun

1. a coarse, edible, red seaweed, Rhodymenia palmata.

dulse

/ dʌls /

noun

1. any of several seaweeds, esp Rhodymenia palmata, that occur on rocks and have large red edible fronds

Word History and Origins

Origin of dulse¹

1540–50; Scots dial. < Scots Gaelic duileasg (by syncope, as in Scots, etc.)

Word History and Origins

Origin of dulse¹

C17: from Old Irish duilesc seaweed

Example Sentences

Add to your diet, in moderation, by exploring seaweed recipes and by sprinkling dried, ground seaweed mixtures featuring dulse, wakame, sea spaghetti and wracks into smoothies, over salads and even on pizza.

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But given the lake of liquid, dots of jalapeño crema and bits of red dulse were too sparse to meaningfully contribute, while wheels of jalapeño posed palate-blowing challenges.

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The dulse broths were thicker with a higher amount of carbohydrates, and had sweet, fruity, herbaceous aromas, and an interesting umami flavour potential.

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Oregon Seaweed is one of only two producers in the state currently farming dulse for human consumption.

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With the vast array of food sensitivities in mind, she developed a vegan No-Fish Sauce, her interpretation of an Asian fish sauce, which is made by simmering shiitake mushrooms, dulse seaweed and coconut aminos.

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