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
“I stopped taking all of my medication like five months ago. I’m just doing everything natural, all types of herbs, sea moss, teas,” Broadus said of her health regimen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 18, 2024
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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