Irish moss
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of Irish moss
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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If you aren't near the European coast, making classic, legitimate Irish moss pudding at home might be a bit of a challenge.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2023
Those in the Caribbean knew about the Irish moss, they use it in everything.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2022
Also known as "Irish moss," or more technically Chondrus crispus, it grows along the rocky parts of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2022
I burned a lot of Irish moss around the house.
From New York Times ● Apr. 6, 2022
Our women make it of Irish moss, and use it to stiffen the hair, so as to make it lie in the right place.
From Across India Or, Live Boys in the Far East by Oliver Optic
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