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seaweed

[see-weed] / ˈsiˌwid /
NOUN
kelp
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The coastal waters are used by tribal people for seaweed and abalone gathering, and the shores host youth cultural camps, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

Beyond the threat from demographic changes, the seaweed itself is also "especially scarce this year", said Wu, although she was not sure why.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

At first glance, it looked like a small raft of seaweed.

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2026

A milk-based dessert similar in appearance to a blancmange, the pudding uses carrageen moss – a type of seaweed found in coastal areas – to give it a gelatinous texture.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

He is wrapping rice and little anchovies in my favorite kim, little flat squares of salty, crispy seaweed, and says “ah” to me.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh




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