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sea moss

American  

noun

  1. Botany. any of certain frondlike red algae.

  2. Zoology. a bryozoan.


Etymology

Origin of sea moss

First recorded in 1540–50


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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

And if Erewhon sells it — sea moss gels, kale chips, bone broth tonics, paleo bagels, celebrity smoothies — it’s almost guaranteed to become a viral sensation among the hot and health-obsessed.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2024

However, there's one particular difference: It once featured literal sea moss as the primary thickening component.

From Salon ● Mar. 17, 2023

The cliff rose in front of me and though the rocks were slippery with sea moss I found a hold for a hand and then a foot.

From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell

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