sea moss
Americannoun
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Botany. any of certain frondlike red algae.
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Zoology. a bryozoan.
Etymology
Origin of sea moss
First recorded in 1540–50
Example Sentences
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The company also recently expanded its shipping range for non-perishable items, like a jar of sea moss gel for $88 or a logo hoodie for $185, to a total of 19 countries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2025
It’s enhanced with maple syrup, vanilla and stevia, along with sea moss, organic coconut cream and an organic strawberry glaze.
From Salon ● Sep. 17, 2024
Enter Mowry’s 4U, billed as a textured curl care line for type 2A to 4C hair that uses sustainable ingredients, from rosemary and sea moss to flaxseed and watermelon extract.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2023
However, there's one particular difference: It once featured literal sea moss as the primary thickening component.
From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2023
On occasions when the tide ran exceptionally high, waves washed perilously close to the lighthouse, dashing its base with salt-tinged algae, which clung to it now like sea moss.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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