spirulina
[spahy-ruh-lahy-nuh]
- any of the blue-green algae of the genus Spirulina, sometimes added to food for its nutrient value.
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Origin of spirulina
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Spirulina is often found growing with Oscillaria, and forms purple patches on wharves.
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tideAugusta Foote Arnold
In Spirulina the filaments are spirally twisted like a corkscrew and also have a vibrating movement.
The Sea-beach at Ebb-tideAugusta Foote Arnold
spirulina
- any filamentous cyanobacterium of the genus Spirulina : processed as a valuable source of proteins and other nutrients
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Word Origin for spirulina
from New Latin spirula small spiral
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