Seaweed: meaning, definitions and examples

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seaweed

 

[ หˆsiหหŒwiหd ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

marine plants

Seaweed is a type of marine algae that grows in the ocean or other bodies of water. It can vary greatly in size, shape, and color, including green, brown, and red varieties. Seaweed is an important part of marine ecosystems, providing food and habitat for various marine organisms. Additionally, it has numerous uses in human society, including in culinary practices, cosmetics, and as a source of biofuel. Many cultures, especially in East Asia, have a long tradition of using seaweed in their cooking.

Synonyms

algae, kelp, marine plant, sea vegetable.

Examples of usage

  • Sushi often includes seaweed as a wrapping.
  • Some types of seaweed are used in soups.
  • Seaweed provides essential nutrients for marine life.
  • She added seaweed to her salad for extra flavor.
  • The scientist studied the growth patterns of various seaweed.

Translations

Translations of the word "seaweed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฒ เคถเฅˆเคตเคพเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Seegras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rumput laut

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะพะดะพั€ั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wodorost

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆตท่—ป

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท algue

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alga

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deniz yosunu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ด์กฐ๋ฅ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุดุจ ุงู„ุจุญุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ล™asa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ morskรก riasa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตท่—ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ alga

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sjรกvargrรถs

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะตาฃั–ะท ะฑะฐะปะดั‹ั€ะปะฐั€ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™niz yosunu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alga

Etymology

The word 'seaweed' is derived from the combination of 'sea', which comes from the Old English term 'sวฃ', meaning 'sea' or 'ocean', and 'weed', derived from the Old English 'wฤ“de', which means 'plant' or 'herb'. The term has been used in English since at least the 14th century, where 'weed' referred generally to undesirable plants but has since expanded to include various aquatic plants and algae. Seaweed has been utilized by humans for centuries in various cultures, notably in Asian cuisine, where it is known as 'nori', 'kombu', and 'wakame', reflecting its importance not only as food but also in traditional medicine and agriculture. The ecological role of seaweed has also gained recognition, particularly regarding its ability to absorb carbon dioxide and provide habitat for marine life, emphasizing its environmental significance.