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

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Irish moss

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

"When I came to Maine, a colleague who was a native Mainer gave me her handed-down family recipes for how to collect, clean, and prepare Irish moss, as well as a pudding recipe."

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

As glazes and coatings, a variety of substances have been employed, such as butter, margarin, vegetable oils, paraffin, vaseline, gums, dextrin, gelatin, resins, glue, milk, glycerin, salt, sodium bicarbonate, vinegar, Irish moss, isinglass, albumen, etc.

From All About Coffee by Ukers, William H. (William Harrison)