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
For us, sea moss is Irish moss or Irish moss-bladderwrack mix.
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
Alternative vegetarian-friendly finings, such as products derived from the algae Irish moss or seaweed, are also on the market.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2016
Two new excipients for fixed dressings have recently been introduced—bassorin and plasment; the former is made from gum tragacanth, and the latter from Irish moss.
From Essentials of Diseases of the Skin Including the Syphilodermata Arranged in the Form of Questions and Answers Prepared Especially for Students of Medicine by Henry Weightman Stelwagon
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