Irish moss

American  

noun

1. a purplish-brown, cartilaginous seaweed, Chondrus crispus, of the Atlantic coasts of Europe and North America.

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Irish moss British  

noun

1. another name for carrageen

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Etymology

Origin of Irish moss

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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 smelled like that — Irish moss and sea salt.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2022

Irish moss may be used as a substitute for gelatin.

From Dietetics for Nurses by Proudfit, Fairfax T.